The road is vague

Chapter 407 Serving the Lord
Li Mo and his group visited Xueyan Town.

The table was laden with a sumptuous feast of local delicacies, which immediately delighted the group who had been adrift on the forbidden sea for more than half a year.

During the event, several elders kept toasting everyone and saying flattering things. Li Mo and the others couldn't refuse a smiling face, so they kept up the pretense and learned that the rabbit people here had not been in contact with the hundred races of the main continent for more than two hundred years.

"Ugh."

The Great Elder sighed.

"Our Jade Rabbit clan was once glorious more than a thousand years ago. Not only did we have several kings, but we also worshipped a Rainbow Bird. Unfortunately, more than a thousand years ago, our ancestors followed the Tiger Clan in defeat, and our clan was purged. Many of our clan members died tragically or became slaves of other clans, living a precarious life. We also went through many hardships and displacements to get here. After more than two hundred years of recuperation, we have finally recovered some of our population. Now... alas."

Fueled by alcohol, the elder poured out his grievances to Li Mo.

When Li Mo heard that these rabbit-people had once worshipped a rainbow bird, his eyelids twitched slightly.

Could the Rainbow Bird he mentioned be the one from the Spirit Eye Sect?
Moreover, since the other party has not had contact with the main continent for so many years, it is obviously impossible for him to inquire about Silver Fox City here.

but……

Li Mo vaguely guessed the purpose of the other party's invitation to his group, and at the same time, he couldn't help but ponder something.

He wanted to establish a base for the future construction of teleportation arrays, and most importantly, for internal stability.

With Acorn Island now in imminent danger, these helpless rabbit-people, coveted by other mainstream groups, present an excellent opportunity to cultivate them into our own faction.

The only trouble is.

This is overseas, and the journey to reach the vicinity of the Fox Clan will be fraught with difficulties.

According to Li Mo's original plan, he intended to establish a city near the territory of the Nine Fox Clan, or simply occupy a city. This place should not be the central hinterland of the Nine Fox Clan, so as not to be controlled by them in the future, nor should it be too far away from the Nine Fox Clan, so as not to be isolated and helpless in the future. At the same time, the internal forces should be relatively stable, preferably composed of several small clan members who are relatively easy to control.

After a satisfying meal, seeing that it was getting late, everyone was settled into their guest rooms.

During this time, Acorn Island was frequently struck by earthquakes due to its unstable geology. Many houses in the town collapsed, and the streets were filled with terrified rabbit people, crying out about their misfortunes and their anxieties about the future.

After entering the room, Li Mo washed up briefly and looked at the Black Xuan Bird, who was bound by the Sea Stone Shackles. At this moment, she had transformed into an eagle girl and was lying on the ground in a seductive pose.

"Should I call you Black Phoenix, or Black Black Bird?"

The Eagle Girl remained silent, continuing to feign unconsciousness, but how could she possibly fool Li Mo's True Spirit Eye?

Crack!

Li Mo let out a cold snort, and as a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, the eagle woman trembled violently and let out a scream.

After a while.

She sat up from the ground, her face showing a hint of fear. At the same time, she gritted her teeth and glared fiercely at Li Mo, as if she wanted to tear him to pieces.

Li Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Judging from your eyes, you seem a little unconvinced?"

Crack!

After another lightning strike, the eagle girl, who had just sat up, suddenly convulsed and collapsed.

After repeating this several times, when the eagle woman got up again, her gaze towards Li Mo suddenly became clear.

Seeing this, Li Mo looked satisfied and chuckled, "Can we talk properly now?"

The eagle girl immediately nodded obediently.

"Tell me, what should I call you? Why did you hunt down these rabbit-people in the first place? Why do you harbor such deep hatred for them?"

Call me Black Phoenix.

Eagle Girl gritted her teeth.

“More than a thousand years ago, my clan worshipped a phoenix. During the tiger clan’s struggle for supremacy, it was killed by these rabbit people. Because I was corrupted by the phoenix’s bloodline, although I gained a long lifespan and potential, I was also cursed in various ways, including hatred for these rabbit people.”

Like the Rainbow Bird, the Phoenix is ​​also a descendant of the ancient Phoenix, and is said to possess incredible fire control abilities and a long lifespan.

"I see."

Li Mo was not interested in these grudges and grievances.

"I want to go to Silver Fox City in the Nine Fox Clan's territory. Do you know the location and route, and how long it will take?"

Eagle Girl pondered for a moment.

"The territory of the Nine Fox Clan is located in the Qingqiu Mountains, which is very far from here. To get there, you must cross the southern land of the mountains, which is ruled by the Peacock Clan, the Nine Fox Clan's nemesis. In addition, there are several other powerful clans along the way, all of which are extremely unfriendly to you humans."

Li Mo rubbed his forehead.

If he were alone, it would be easy to deal with him, but with the Shadow Mask, he could go anywhere in the world.

However, Jin Gui Shangren, Zhao Ping'an, and Liao Qu Nan are all human races with extraordinary potential, and they are capable of becoming his powerful assistants in the future, so he cannot easily give them up.

dong dong dong.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Li Mo asked in surprise, "Go in."

A graceful and charming bunny girl slowly opened the door, her face flushed with shyness as she looked at Li Mo, her expression a complex mix of fear and anticipation.

"Qianqian of the Jade Rabbit Clan has been ordered to serve Your Excellency."

"It's a bunny girl," the bunny girl said softly.

Before Li Mo could speak, Black Phoenix let out a cold laugh.

"Hmph, you sluts, are you going to use your most skilled methods of serving the emperor again? It's just that you've changed from serving those tiger-men a thousand years ago to serving anyone now?"

Through the Eagle Girl's words, Li Mo was astonished to learn that these rabbit girls were actually natural furnaces among the Hundred Clans of the Misty Path.

The myriad races, each with its own unique talents.

These rabbit-people have truly wondrous talents.

Crackling sounds filled the air as Li Mo suddenly opened the "Dark Thunder Heavenly Book," attempting to control the eagle woman, since she was now, to be precise, a descendant of an ancient lineage.

"what……"

Black lightning surged continuously from the "Book of Dark Lightning," striking the Eagle Girl. She let out a shrill scream, seemingly in extreme pain, trembling and struggling, but the sea stone handcuffs were of no use.

Qianqian watched this scene unfold in horror.

She wanted to turn around and run away several times, but when she thought that she was the one taking the blame and that this was his only way out, she could only grit her teeth and stay in the same place with tears in her eyes.

After a while.

The black lightning gradually dissipated, leaving only the trembling eagle girl, who looked at the black book in Li Mo's hand with a look of terror.

"From this day forward, you will serve as my mount. Once we reach the Nine Fox Clan's territory, I will set you free, and you may leave."

Say it.

Li Mo removed the sea stone shackles.

"Yes."

Although Black Phoenix was unwilling, she was currently controlled by the "Dark Thunder Heavenly Book" and had no way to resist, so she could only nod and leave the room.

Upon seeing this, Qianqian took a deep breath and carefully entered the room.

……

the other side.

The elders of the nine towns gathered together to discuss the grand plan of the Jade Rabbit Clan of Oak Fruit Island.

"It has been confirmed that the central mountain is collapsing rapidly. At this rate, Acorn Island will cease to exist in a month at most, or half a month at least. Now it is time for us to leave, even if we do not want to."

The town mayor of Furong Town, the oldest of all the elders, let out a sigh.

"I never imagined that our clan's lost sealing technique would be so powerful, capable of sealing powerful enemies with the help of mountains and terrain. We, the descendants, are incompetent and have failed our ancestors."

Upon hearing this, the others all showed strange expressions.

The Black Xuan Bird was indeed terrifying, but compared to those few humans, it was insignificant.

What are their identities, and what are they planning to do by inquiring about the Nine Fox Clan's territory?
At this time.

The mayor of Dawan Town suddenly looked thoughtful.

"As far as I know, in our Jade Rabbit clan, female rabbits are born with jade bodies, which can assist in cultivation. However, male rabbits acquire their talents after becoming chiefs. This is the so-called sealing technique. In the end, it is because our cultivation is insufficient, not because the sealing technique has been lost."

Upon hearing this, the others all showed expressions of surprise.

"Everyone."

After the Grand Elder spoke, many of the rabbit-people elders looked over.

“Acorn Island is about to cease to exist. Our first priority now is to build ships and leave this place immediately. We will save as many of our people as we can. Once we reach the mainland… my plan is to follow these humans, do everything we can to please them, and trace their route to the Nine Fox Clan’s territory.”

Upon hearing this, the arch-enemy chuckled.

"I heard that the Grand Elder actually sent the island's most beautiful woman, his own daughter, to that human's room?"

"She is a scapegoat and her death is not a pity. However, if she can please this human powerhouse and make contributions to the clan, it can be considered as atonement."

The Grand Elder responded coldly.

For the Jade Rabbit clan, serving the strong is not something to be ashamed of; it is the way for the race to survive and continue.

the next day.

Li Mo enjoyed the relaxing back massage from the bunny girl behind him and looked at the several rabbit elders who had come to pay their respects.

"Please don't stand on ceremony, everyone. Just tell me what's on your mind."

After a brief eye contact, the Grand Elder felt no embarrassment. Upon learning that the other had enjoyed herself very much the previous night, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's right, Acorn Island is in imminent danger. The rabbit people on the island must leave as soon as possible to find another way to survive. I have already ordered people to build ships as quickly as possible."

He paused here and looked at Li Mo.

"However, firstly, building ships cannot be completed in a short time. Secondly, even if we are lucky enough to reach the mainland, our situation will not be optimistic in the face of the covetous eyes of many powerful clans. Therefore, we dare to propose that as long as Your Excellency is willing to protect us, we will lead all the rabbit people on the island to serve Your Excellency for life!"

Upon hearing this, Qianqian leaned close to Li Mo's ear, her fragrant breath filling the air.

"Master, please help us."

Li Mo felt the soft, fragrant scent behind him. He had originally intended to cultivate these helpless rabbit people into a force that would obey him. Before he could even speak, they had actually come to him willingly.

He paused for a moment, feigning hesitation.

“It’s not impossible for me to protect you until then. I came here on behalf of the Great Qian Kingdom to establish diplomatic relations with the Nine Fox Clan and to develop a territory. Then you can live and thrive on the territory and develop and build it. It would be a win-win situation. However, the journey is long and arduous. We don’t know how many dangers we will have to go from here to the Nine Fox Clan. Are you sure you want to follow me on this long journey?”

Upon hearing this, the elders agreed without any hesitation.

"We are willing to follow!"

Upon seeing this, Li Mo couldn't help but chuckle softly and immediately produced a sound transmission talisman.

"Fellow Daoist Liao, you are a master shipwright. Please guide the rabbit people here to build some seagoing vessels as soon as possible. They don't have to be simple. Make as many as you can."

After sending out the communication talisman, Li Mo pondered for a moment and then asked, "Are there any sea monsters around here?"

Upon hearing this, several elders glanced at each other, their faces showing wry smiles.

"Reporting to... Master, it is because a group of violent sea monsters have been lurking in the vicinity for a long time that the island has been isolated from the world for so long. Whether it is us who want to leave or outsiders who want to get close, it is extremely difficult."

Upon hearing this, Li Mo's eyes lit up.

(End of this chapter)