Chapter 42: Ch 42- Hong San
Soon, Mo Yuan arrived at the Hong Family Manor.
It was already late night, the entire area was quiet, and there were barely any people outside. The Hong Family Manor was still brightly lit, but compared to the daytime, it looked unusually silent.
Mo Yuan did not stop.
With Shadow Talent activated, his figure blended completely into the darkness. Even if someone passed right beside him, they would not be able to notice his presence.
He quietly entered the manor.
His first target was very clear.
Hong San.
The ancestor of the Hong Family.
He was the only Origin Sea Realm cultivator in the entire Hong Family and has reached the mid level of the Origin Sea Realm.
As long as Hong San was dealt with, the Hong Family would no longer have anyone capable of threatening Mo Yuan.
Mo Yuan moved through the manor without making the slightest sound.
He passed through several courtyards and buildings, carefully avoiding the guards. Although the Hong Family was an influential family, most of their people were not strong enough to detect him.
Soon, he went deeper into the manor. After searching for a while, Mo Yuan finally found Hong San.
He was sitting inside a study room.
Hong San was currently reading several papers placed on the table in front of him. His expression was serious, and his brows were slightly wrinkled.
Mo Yuan’s eyes fell on one of his arms.
One of Hong San’s hands was wrapped in thick bandages. It seemed that he had indeed been injured during the expedition.
Mo Yuan did not immediately make a move. He remained hidden in the shadows and carefully observed Hong San.
Origin Sea Realm cultivators possessed Origin Sense.
It was a powerful ability that allowed them to sense the movements around them without using their eyes. Even if someone was standing behind them or hiding nearby, they could normally detect their presence through Origin Sense.
Because of this, Mo Yuan had been slightly cautious when approaching Hong San but after standing inside the room for some time, he realized something.
Hong San had not noticed him.
Mo Yuan’s eyes narrowed.
’To think he can’t even sense me with his Origin Sense.’
’He isn’t pretending. He must really be seriously injured.’
This discovery made Mo Yuan relax slightly. If Hong San was in perfect condition, dealing with him would not be so easy as it is now.
Meanwhile, Hong San was completely unaware that a dangerous enemy was standing only a short distance away from him.
He put down the papers in his hand and sighed.
His expression was filled with worry.
’I am the only Origin Sea Realm cultivator in the entire Hong Family and our only hope was Hong Yuan.’
A complicated expression appeared on his face when he thought about his grandson.
’Hong Yuan had a chance to grow stronger and support the entire family in the future but he died at the hands of Grey.’
The moment he mentioned Grey, anger appeared in Hong San’s eyes.
"That bastard’
His hand clenched tightly.
The Hong Family had already investigated the matter for a long time, but they still had no idea why would kill Hong Yuan. They had even put a bounty on Grey, but the person had disappeared completely.
Hong San took a deep breath but soon, another matter made his expression even more serious.
’The situation in Dong Hai Base is changing too quickly.’
He looked toward the window.
’Families from other bases are already moving into our city.’
Even the strongest family in Dong Hai Base, the Yan Family, was feeling pressure. The current Dong Hai Base was no longer the peaceful place it used to be.
Hong San had heard some information from outside.
’The Lin Family from a mid-level base has three Peak Origin Sea Realm cultivators’
His expression became ugly. Three Peak Origin Sea Realm cultivators. Just thinking about that number made him feel pressure.
’If they really come here, our Hong Family won’t be able to compete with them.’
Hong San slowly leaned back in his chair.
’The entire situation is about to change.’
At that moment, Hong San suddenly felt an inexplicable chill.
His expression changed slightly, he looked around the study but there was nothing. For a moment he felt as if someone was watching him. Yet his Origin Sense detected nothing.
Hong San shook his head.
’Maybe I’m just too tired.’
Watching Hong San sitting in his chair, Mo Yuan did not waste any more time. There was no reason to keep waiting, he had to finish this quickly.
His figure instantly emerged from the shadows. In his hand, the Shadow Blade appeared. At the same time, Mo Yuan activated Phantom Slash. A terrifying power erupted from his body.
With his current strength, Mo Yuan’s physical strength had already reached an astonishing one million jin, taking care of Hong San was not an issue.
Hong San was still sitting in his chair contemplating issues that their Hong family has to face, he had no idea Mo Yuan was right next to him.
His eyes suddenly widened from surprise.
"What..."
Before he could finish speaking, a cold flash passed through his neck.
Puff!
Blood splashed across the study.
Hong San’s head fell from his body and rolled onto the floor. His eyes were still wide open, filled with disbelief.
Until his death, he could not understand how someone had appeared right beside him without being detected by his Origin Sense.
Nor did he understand how his body, despite being an Origin Sea Realm cultivator, had been unable to resist even for a moment.
The room became silent. Mo Yuan stood beside the corpse and calmly looked at Hong San’s head.
For him, killing Hong San was simply removing the biggest threat from the Hong Family and this was just beginning.
"The main problem is solved."
Mo Yuan turned his gaze toward the door.
Now, there was still the rest of the Hong Family to deal with.
"Time to take care of the others."