Chapter 401: Chapter 193: Winning Glory, Bearing Glory

"The four of us brothers are not related by blood, nor is our surname Mo. We took the name Mo because the four of us practice the same Saber Technique, called the Demon Flame Saber. We stumbled upon it in the ruins of a sect when we first started out in the Jianghu. Today, we’re giving this Saber Technique to you. Whether you practice it or give it to someone else, from this day forward, you, Chu Lingguang, are our brother. We won’t let anyone get away with mistreating you."

Mo Shan handed a blood-soaked Sword Manual to Chu Lingguang.

"This..."

Chu Lingguang hesitated. This bond was too heavy a responsibility.

"What? You think you’re getting the short end of the stick by having us as your brothers?"

Mo Shuang demanded.

"Four big brothers, please accept your little brother’s bow."

Chu Lingguang was taken aback for a moment, then immediately knelt and kowtowed to the four men before finally accepting the Sword Manual.

The four brothers of the Mo Family valued loyalty and righteousness, sharing life and death together. By acknowledging them as his older brothers, if he were ever in danger, they would surely step forward and risk their lives for him without a second thought.

Of course, Chu Lingguang didn’t expect them to die for him, but he certainly wasn’t losing out by acknowledging them as his big brothers.

"Good brother."

"Quick, get up."

"Your name is Chu Lingguang. From now on, let’s give you the nickname Demon Light!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"I think Mo Lin sounds better. We’re the Mo family now; where does ’Light’ fit in?"

"Hahaha, Mo Lin it is then."

Chu Lingguang and the four Mo brothers laughed together.

From then on, he had the moniker Mo Lin.

At the same time, two lines of text appeared before his eyes.

(Saved the lives of Mo Shan and his three brothers. Gained 15,790 Favor Points.)

(Also received the gratitude of Mr. Du and the four Mo brothers. Obtained one volume of the "Consciousness Sea Power Basic Cultivation Method.")

Chu Lingguang was inwardly shocked.

’To suddenly gain over fifteen thousand Favor Points, and even a "Consciousness Sea Power Basic Cultivation Method" on top of that! Sea of Consciousness Power was the most mysterious of all. Obtaining a cultivation method for it meant his Spiritual Sense could gain even greater defensive power and Attack Power, giving him a huge advantage in combat. He might even be able to comprehend powerful Divine Abilities.’

"Lin Guang, with Mo Shan and his brothers backing you up from now on, few people in the Jianghu will dare to bully you."

Guo Wei was happy for Chu Lingguang.

Mo Shan and his brothers were all loyal and righteous men. With them looking out for Chu Lingguang, he could also rest a little easier.

"Greetings, Master Guo."

Mo Shan and his three brothers rose and knelt before Guo Wei to pay their respects.

"You mustn’t!"

Guo Wei was alarmed and circulated his Qi Sea Power, intending to stop them from kneeling.

"Master Guo, since we have become sworn brothers with Chu Lingguang, and you are his master, that makes you our elder. We thank you for everything you’ve done for Lin Guang,"

Mo Shan said solemnly.

"Master Guo, you must accept this bow!"

Mo Shuang said with a smile.

"This... How could I be worthy of such an honor?"

Guo Wei was at a loss. He understood that their kneeling was primarily a way to show that they had truly accepted Chu Lingguang as their brother, and that it wasn’t just empty words.

They wanted to reassure him, and also to let the world know that Chu Lingguang was one of them.

"Master Guo has taken on a fine apprentice."

Mr. Du pulled over a chair and had Guo Wei sit down.

Mo Shan and his brothers were loyal to him to a fault—heaven and earth could bear witness to it. He had never doubted them and knew they were dead set on accepting Chu Lingguang as their brother.

But he didn’t object. On the contrary, he strongly approved of their decision.

Mo Shan and his brothers would always remain by his side. With them being sworn brothers to Chu Lingguang, they could help him out if he got into trouble in the future. Likewise, if he ran into a problem that the four of them couldn’t solve, Chu Lingguang might be able to help in return.

Either way, the Du Mansion stood to lose nothing.

Besides, Chu Lingguang had limitless potential and knew how to repay a kindness.

"I am truly unworthy."

Guo Wei sighed. He no longer refused, but sat down on the chair and graciously accepted the four brothers’ bow. With this ceremony, the bond between Mo Shan’s group and Chu Lingguang was now, in a sense, officially certified and beyond doubt.

"Master Guo, Chu Lingguang killed Batu Mu. You can’t stay in Yunchuan City any longer,"

Mr. Du spoke in a grave tone after the four had finished their bow.

"My Lord, Batu Mu and his men died at our hands."

Mo Shan said.

"You brothers are united and willing to take the blame for Chu Lingguang, but the Du Mansion will not let him fall into danger either. Not to mention, this whole search for the Spiritual Monkey was for the Du Mansion’s sake in the first place,"

Mr. Du said with a smile.

"My Lord, we..."

Mo Shan knew Mr. Du’s character. He was just worried that he hadn’t spoken clearly and had caused a misunderstanding.

Mr. Du waved his hand gently and said solemnly to Guo Wei, "Master Guo, you and your two apprentices must leave tonight. Flee Yunchuan City and return to the Qiling Governor’s Mansion. Let Mo Shan and his brothers take the blame for Batu Mu’s death. The four of them hold no official posts, so even if the Court wants to take action, I have ways to handle it.

As for the Turkic side, as long as they don’t find out that Chu Lingguang was the one who killed Batu Mu, nothing will implicate you three.

Even if they seek revenge, they will come after me and Mo Shan’s group.

So you must leave immediately. Staying in Yunchuan City will only make you look more suspicious."

Mr. Du urged earnestly.

"My Lord," Chu Lingguang asked, "Batu Mu and I fought because of the Spiritual Monkey. Even if the Court and the Turkic King find out, it shouldn’t cause too much trouble, right?"

"Batu Mu’s tribe may not be as powerful as the Aika Tribe, but he was Prince Andre’s most trusted man. Even if you fought over the Spiritual Monkey, you had already entered the surveillance range of the Turkic sentinels. If the Turkic King decides to make an issue of this, the Court might sacrifice a few people to avoid a war. Only by leaving Yunchuan City can I ensure that the three of you are not implicated."