Mo Chen

  In the desolate courtyard, Li Luo looked at the old man in gray clothes. He didn't expect that the other person would be one of the three elder monks who were worshipped in Luolan Prefecture.

  In the Luolan Manor, these three elderly men held a high position, although they did not participate in the daily operations and affairs of the manor, but they had a significant weight within the Luolan Manor.

  Normally, these three elder patrons did not stay in Dashaci, so even if Li Luo had been to the Luolan Department headquarters for half a year, he had never seen these three elder patrons.

  "Mochen Elder, I'm actually quite curious, you who have been fed by the Luolan Manor's offerings, why would you appear to protect Pei Huan?"

  Li Luo's eyes calmly gazed at the old man in gray, and he said lightly: "Or should I say, you are being manipulated by him? But as far as I know, the three Elders of the Offerings have a special status. In this Luolan Prefecture, they only take orders from the Prefect."

  Mo Chen's dry face revealed a hint of a smile, saying: "Young Master, I'm not being controlled by Pei Huan, but rather I don't want to see the Luolan Manor in disarray and causing trouble, making a laughing stock for all the powers of Daxia."

  Li Luo sneered, "Earlier when Pei Huan poisoned the cultivators in Xi Yang House, causing all parties in Da Xia City to mock him, where were you, Elder? Why didn't you appear to stop him?"

  Mo Chen's smile remained on his face as he said, "Pei Hao is one of the competitors for the future master of Luo Ran Fu. As a senior elder, I have a responsibility to protect his safety."

  Li Luo shook his head. Previously, when Pei Hao came to the old mansion, he was holding this ink token of the elder. Now that the other party had appeared again to protect Pei Hao, it could be seen that the relationship between the two parties was extremely close.

  "If we're talking about the future master of the manor, I'm afraid it's not his turn yet, Pei Hao. After all, this is the foundation left by my parents." Li Luo said calmly.

  "You are wrong, in my eyes, you are the Young Master of the Manor, and Pei Hao is also considered as the Young Master of the Manor... After all, he is a disciple of the two manor masters, and back then, the two manor masters once said that whoever gains the recognition of the two venerable elders and the four pavilion masters will have the qualification to compete for the position of manor master. Therefore, Pei Hao's words are justified." Mo Chen said seriously.

  "Moh Zhanglao, that's a nominal disciple, my parents' personally taught disciple, only Qing'e sister." Li Luo made the correction.

  Mo Changlao smiled slightly and said, "Whether it's a recorded name or a personal transmission, it doesn't matter. As long as you know that Pei Huan has this qualification, that's enough. To be honest, everything can't be blamed on others. If the young master of the Shaofu had revealed his dual nature and potential earlier, how could the hearts of the people in the Luolan manor have been so turbulent?"

  Li Luo sighed and said, "I'd really like to know who's behind Pei Huan that has such great ability, making the two guardians of my Luolan Manor bow down to protect him."

  "But... aren't you guys afraid that one day my old man and old lady will come back?"

  Mo Zhang's eyes slightly condensed, the smile on his dry face also gradually converged, he was silent for a moment, and slowly said: "Our behavior has not violated the rules set by the two masters at the beginning."

  Li Luo smiled and said: "But you look a bit guilty."

  Mo Zhanglao didn't say anything else, only sighing: "Shǎo Fǔ Zhǔ, now saying these things doesn't have any meaning. Half a year later, at the Luolan Fu's ancestral worship ceremony, everything will have an outcome."

  "According to the rules set by the two masters of the manor, currently in the Luolan Manor, the only ones who truly have the qualifications to compete for the position of master are Pei Huan and you."

  His gaze swept to the side, looking at Jiang Qingwa, and smiled: "Of course, Miss Jiang is also excellent, but if we must be strict, her identity as a contender for the lord of the manor is not complete, because... she has not obtained the support of both elder suppliers."

  Li Luo nodded and said: "I understand what you mean, is it that you want me to compete with Pei Huan on the surface at the prefectural ceremony? And Qing'e sister can't make a move?"

  Mo Zhang nodded with a smile, saying: "After all, this is the way of the Lord's election. If you stand out at the prefectural ceremony, you will become the official Lord. At that time, all scattered hearts will gather on your body, and Luolan Prefecture will be complete again."

  "Even those who support Pei Huao will have no reason to continue supporting him."

  "You guys are really good at this abacus thing." Li Luo exclaimed.

  "In the second half of my life, I'm going to follow him and compete with his later generations. Do you think it's your brain that's gone bad or mine?"

  "The old man with the mole smiled and said: 'Although it seems a bit unfair, that's indeed the rule.'"

  "Alternatively, Lord Shaofu, you can let Pei Hao become the master of Luolan Manor first, and when your strength is sufficient in the future, it's not too late to compete with him then."

  Li Luo smiled and said: "So much talk, isn't it just Pei Hao being afraid of Qing'e?"

  Bae Hwang, who had never spoken before, said in a low voice: "The ninth rank of Guangming Xiang is enough to make anyone fearful, and I am no exception."

  Li Luo shook his head and said, "Mo Changlao, let's not mention these foolish words again. Perhaps according to the rules of Luolan Fu, Qing'e's identity as a competitor for the position of master is not the most perfect, but you also know that she has a marriage contract with me, we are already one body, so naturally she is qualified to replace me in competing for this position."

  "So..."

  He rushed towards Mo Chen, Pei Huan revealed a brilliant smile: "Want to compete with me? First, get past Qing E's level."

  Mo Zhang Lao's eyes narrowed slightly, he didn't expect that Li Tai Xuan and Dan Tai Lan, those two arrogant sons with a temperament higher than the sky, would have a son who is so... without any bottom line.

  "Shaofu, are you running away with your tail between your legs? Even if Miss Jiang replaces you and takes the position of Fu Zhuang, it would still be illegitimate. Perhaps some people might believe in her, but no one will ever believe in you."

  "And how will other forces in Dashan view the Lord of Luolan Manor? A man who relies on his unmarried wife to fight for the position of Manor Lord is truly a laughing stock."

  Li Luo rubbed his ears and muttered: "Being able to eat soft rice is the real skill."

  Na Mo Chen saw that Li Luo was not arrogant at all, and his mouth twitched slightly, feeling a bit stifled in his heart, because all of this was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

  In his opinion, as Li Taixuan, the son of Lantai Lan, if this Li Luo still has a bit of pride, he must compete with Pei Huan to the end. Of course, whether or not he can win is another matter, but at least the attitude should be shown first.

  But Li Luo is quite straightforward, directly putting down his horse and carriage, wanting to compete with me. First, he must defeat Jiang Qing'e, otherwise, everything is off the table!

  He relies on his unmarried wife and eats soft rice, he doesn't care at all!

  He shook his head and stopped talking nonsense, just smiled: "Young Master, I think when the time of the ancestral worship comes, you might change your mind."

  Jiang Qing'e's cold voice came: "Mo Changlao, wanting to take people away just like that, it's probably not that easy, right?"

  Earlier when Li Luo was talking to Mo Chen, Jiang Qing'e didn't interrupt at all, apparently giving the leading role of the scene to Li Luo.

  Mo Chen laughed at Jiang Qing'e and said, "Miss Jiang, although the Ninth Rank Brightness is rare, you shouldn't be able to pose a threat to me at this time."

  "Of course, I know that outside this courtyard, you have almost invited the entire power of Luolan Prefecture in Dashu to come, and if we really fight hard, it will indeed bring us a lot of trouble."

  "But..."

  "Do you really want it to become like that?"

  Mo Chen laughed and said: "Your actions may be secretive, but there are too many eyes in this city of Dashu. At this time, I'm afraid that many gazes are already watching from the shadows..."

  "This White Day Creek Yang House has made such a big joke, and tonight it's exposed that the young master of Luo Lan Fu led people to fight with the elderly of Luo Lan Fu... This is too ugly, right?"

  "Does it matter what others think when the house is already in such a state?" Jiang Qing'e said coldly.

  "If you insist, then so be it."

  Mo Chen laughed and shook his head, but didn't say anything else. He walked out with strides, while Pei Huan also got down from the fake mountain and stood shoulder to shoulder with Mo Chen. The two of them walked straight towards the outside of the courtyard.

  Jiang Qing'e's eyes gradually became stern, her heavy sword slowly clenched in her hand, but Li Luo still waved his hand at her.

  It's really unnecessary to take action now, because even if we do, there's no absolute guarantee that the two of them will be left behind. Since the outcome isn't what we want, it's pointless to increase casualties unnecessarily.

  Bai Hao and Li Luo brushed past each other, their footsteps paused for a moment, and Bai Hao smiled faintly: "Li Luo, remember, you still have half a year."

  Li Luo tilted her head and smiled at him.

  "Thanks for reminding me, by the way..."

  "The gift package you sent this time..."

  He licked his lips and nodded vigorously in affirmation.

  "It smells so good."