Mo Da's eyes fell on Mo Fang, who was lying on the ground, battered and bruised. His gaze turned cold as he said, "Speak! How many people abducted you?"
Mo Fang shook his head.
"One?"
Mo Fang shook his head.
"Two?"
Mo Fang shook his head.
"Three?"
Mo Fang still shook his head.
Mo Da was furious. He struck Mo Fang's chest with a palm, sending him flying ten zhang.
Poor Mo Fang plowed a long trench, one person wide, in the ground.
Mo Er, Mo San, Mo Si, Mo Wu, and Mo Liu couldn't bear to watch and turned their heads away.
Mo Da's figure flashed, and he appeared before Mo Fang again. Spiritual energy surged in his palm, and he drew Mo Fang back up. Then, without another word, he began a soul search.
Mo Fang trembled with fear, terrified that Mo Da, in his rage, would turn him into an idiot.
Fortunately, although Mo Da was rough, he had no intention of killing or crippling Mo Fang. It seemed he was doing so out of consideration for Mo Qi.
Of course, even though Mo Da didn't turn Mo Fang into an idiot, he didn't find the answers he was looking for either.
This was because Mo Fang's memories had clearly been erased.
"Hmph!"
Mo Da's face was filled with anger. "Mo Si, throw this fool into the Demon Prison!"
Mo Si was stunned. "Eldest Brother, is that appropriate?"
Mo Da roared, "What's inappropriate about it? If it weren't for this idiot, how could that person have infiltrated Heavenly Demon Valley?"
"This... Yes!"
Mo Si hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Just as he was about to reach for Mo Fang, Mo Qi's voice rang out, "Eldest Brother, no! Don't lock Fang'er in the Demon Prison!"
Mo Qi's figure flashed, and he was already in front of Mo Da.
He clasped his fist and pleaded, "Eldest Brother, I know this brat caused trouble, but he is my only son. What will I do if something happens to him in the Demon Prison?"
Mo Da rebuked, "If he hadn't been roaming around outside all day, how could he have been targeted and impersonated to sneak into Heavenly Demon Valley and abduct the Saintess?"
"Locking him in the Demon Prison is already a courtesy extended to you. Otherwise, I would have killed him on the spot!"
Mo Qi implored, "Eldest Brother, show mercy! Please allow me to take him back and discipline him strictly!"
Mo Er seized the opportunity to persuade, "Eldest Brother, the most urgent matter now is to capture the Saintess and that person. As for Mo Fang, let Mo Qi discipline him himself!"
Mo Si chimed in, "Eldest Brother, Mo Er is right. Let's hurry and capture that person and the Saintess!"
Mo Liu also stepped forward, "Eldest Brother, let's capture them first!"
"Eldest Brother, let's capture them first!" Mo San and Mo Wu echoed.
Mo Da took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. "Fine! Mo Qi, since this matter involves your son, you will be responsible for capturing the Saintess and that person, dead or alive!"
"Yes!"
Mo Qi quickly replied, "Eldest Brother, based on my estimations, the Saintess should still be within Heavenly Demon Valley."
"Oh? Why?" Mo Da asked, frowning.
Mo Qi explained, "I just had a brief exchange with that person, but I didn't see any sign of the Saintess. Furthermore, the guards at the entrance did not see that person and the Saintess leave the valley. Therefore, I believe they are still within the valley."
As soon as he finished speaking, guards began to report, "Reporting to all elders, we have searched the entirety of Heavenly Demon Valley and found no sign of the Saintess!" "Reporting to all elders, no suspicious individuals have been seen!"
Mo Da pondered for a moment, his brow furrowed. "That person should have already left the valley. Immediately divide your forces and pursue them!" Sudong Novel Network
"Yes!"
The guards acknowledged and went to relay Mo Da's orders.
Instantly, the guards of Heavenly Demon Valley poured out, dividing into three routes and heading in different directions.
Mo Da then issued further orders, "Mo Er, Mo Liu, Mo Jiu, lead your men eastward! Mo San, Mo Wu, Mo Ba, lead your men westward. Mo Si, Mo Qi, and I will lead our men northward! Remember, once you find that person and the Saintess, if they resist, kill them on the spot!"
"Yes!"
Everyone responded and set out.
Meanwhile, Zi Linling was conversing with Yue Wumei in the Divine Maiden's Palace. The Divine Maiden's Palace was located within a crevice near the entrance of Heavenly Demon Valley.
"Mother, just stay here obediently. I'll go and get revenge for you!" Zi Linling said with a mysterious smile.
Yue Wumei quickly stopped her. "Lin'er, forget it! Our priority is to leave this place as soon as possible!"
Zi Linling shook her head. "Mother, you're wrong. It's better to be still. The people of Heavenly Demon Valley haven't gone far. If we move, we'll be easily discovered. Moreover, they imprisoned you for twenty years. If I don't seek some compensation, I'll be letting down all your suffering over the years."
"Then what do you intend to do?" Yue Wumei asked.
Zi Linling smiled. "Two things. One: stir up trouble to fish in troubled waters. Two: start a fire in the backyard!"
"What do you mean?" Yue Wumei asked, confused.
Zi Linling smiled mysteriously. "If we stir up the waters, we can seize the opportunity to leave. Of course, before we leave, we'll add some fuel to the fire!"
Yue Wumei was taken aback. "Add fuel? How?"
Zi Linling smiled triumphantly. "Mother, do you know where the treasure vault of Heavenly Demon Valley is?"
Yue Wumei replied, "Yes! In the northeast corner of the main hall, there's a sealed hidden door, and inside is the treasure vault."
"Good! Mother! Wait here for a moment. I'll be right back."
After speaking, Zi Linling reappeared outside the Divine Maiden's Palace.
She sneered and disguised herself as Mo Qi, swaggering into Heavenly Demon Valley.
Zi Linling didn't want to disguise herself as anyone else, but she hadn't seen the other eight elders besides Mo Qi.
Therefore, she had to start by "fleecing" Mo Qi.
At this time, the nine elders of the Demon Clan and most of the guards were out searching for Zi Linling and Yue Wumei, so the defense within Heavenly Demon Valley was very lax.
Disguised as Mo Qi, Zi Linling, with the help of the Heavenly Demon Lord, entered Heavenly Demon Valley without any hindrance.
Given Mo Qi's identity, the guards dared not stop her.
Zi Linling traveled swiftly and soon found the Grand Hall of Heavenly Demon Valley.
Of course, she had to thank Mo Fang, that great victim, for his memories, which saved her a lot of effort.
Zi Linling, imitating Mo Qi's manner, dismissed the guards near the Grand Hall.
She closed the door of the hall and placed three Demon Sealing Seals and a Demonic Seal Art on it, ensuring that no one from the outside could enter.
Immediately afterward, Zi Linling set up a soundproofing barrier to prevent the commotion that would soon ensue from reaching the outside.
Then, she went to the southeast corner of the hall, cautiously extending her hands to touch the wall.
Soon, Zi Linling discovered the seal on the wall.
Zi Linling smiled faintly. "If anyone else came, they would probably have to return empty-handed."