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"I know this organization; you are quite surprised, aren't you?" Lord Qian smiled slightly, seeing through Mo Ming's thoughts.
"Indeed, I am surprised. This organization is rarely known, yet its power is frightening. Seventh Master, I wonder how you came to know about it?" Mo Ming nodded, expressing his astonishment to Lord Qian.
"I remember it was a long time ago. At that time, I was not yet the leader of the Little Green Society. After leaving my sect and wandering around, I inadvertently saw them in action. From their conversations, I heard them mention the 'Dark Order.'"
Lord Qian leaned on his cane, his expression filled with nostalgia as he said, "They are all experts. Although I am someone who enjoys fighting bravely, I didn't dare to linger too long that time because there was someone inside whom I didn't have the courage to confront; he was simply too terrifying. That was the first and last time I heard about that organization. Since then, I have never seen any trace of them again."
From Lord Qian's eyes, Mo Ming sensed a hint of fear, which was enough to indicate that the person's strength was indeed formidable. Otherwise, after so many years, Lord Qian, a leader of a blood-stained dark force, would not still feel apprehensive.
"Could it be him?" Mo Ming murmured.
Upon hearing Mo Ming's words, Lord Qian asked, "Who do you mean by 'him'?"
"I just heard Seventh Master mention that there is a very terrifying person inside. I was wondering if he might be the highest leader of the Dark Order. I've always found it hard to understand what could attract an exceptional expert to serve someone; perhaps it is the pressure of power?"
Recalling the terrifying figure of Evil Eye who could follow someone's orders, Mo Ming thought that person must possess some means; otherwise, he couldn't believe it was some emotional bond that made Evil Eye loyal.
"Pressure of power?" Huang Siye chuckled from the side. "Mo Ming, you just said that he is an exceptional expert. Experts are generally proud individuals. Do you think if someone oppressed you and you couldn't defeat him, you would submit to him?"
"Uh, that definitely wouldn't happen. No matter who it is, trying to coerce me into serving him is nearly impossible unless it's voluntary," Mo Ming thought for a moment and realized his earlier speculation was indeed laughable. How could someone like Evil Eye possibly be intimidated into submission by power?
"Then that's settled! Let me share my thoughts," Huang Siye said seriously. "Experts generally have low material needs; money and beauty are easy to obtain if they want them. They wouldn't care much about fame or fortune either. Therefore, there are only two possibilities for what could make an exceptional expert serve someone."
At this moment, Huang Siye paused for effect, prompting Mo Ming to quickly ask, "Fourth Master, don't keep me in suspense! What are the two possibilities?"
"The first possibility is friendship. Generally speaking, when there are feelings and loyalty involved, regardless of differences in status or strength, the other party will willingly follow you to do things." Huang Siye's eyes sparkled as he continued, "The second possibility is life. As a master who has reached the pinnacle, there won't be many pursuits left; the only thing that feels unsatisfactory is life itself!"
"Life?" Mo Ming was confused. What does serving someone have to do with life?
Lord Qian smiled and said, "That's right. I believe Fourth Brother's second possibility is more likely. Do you know what the greatest hope is when one stands at the peak, looking down upon the world and controlling it?"
"I think I understand now," Mo Ming said, suddenly enlightened. "At that time, the only thing that feels unsatisfactory is that one's lifespan isn't long enough!"
"Exactly, not having a long enough lifespan. Eternal Life has been the highest pursuit of humanity since ancient times. The example of Emperor Qin sending Xu Fu to search for the elixir of life illustrates this. As for whether he found it or not, we can tell from the fall of the Qin Dynasty. Even an emperor who commanded the world could not find the elixir of Eternal Life. Does such a miraculous potion even exist?"
Lord Qian continued, smiling, "I am a disciple of the Wudang Sect. Wudang has places for alchemy. I remember my master telling me that both the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan and Yao, Shun, and Yu had extremely long lifespans, but later on, lifespans became shorter. It seems that something essential was lost in this world, leading to shorter human lifespans."
"Really? Can we trust something so unbelievable?" Mo Ming laughed skeptically.
"The world is vast and full of wonders. Whether or not there truly exists an elixir for immortality, I cannot say for certain. However, I firmly believe in methods to prolong life!" Lord Qian smiled slightly and asked, "Do you know about my Wudang Sect's Patriarch Zhang Sanfeng?"
"Of course! His Tai Chi martial arts are renowned across the seas. Although I haven't witnessed it firsthand, I imagine it must be impressive."
Mo Ming mentioned that he hadn't seen it in person because nowadays Tai Chi is mostly used for health and fitness, with many intricacies gradually lost over time, diminishing its original power.
"Naturally! Tai Chi is not just for show!" Lord Qian emphasized. "He lived to be 212 years old! That surpasses human limits! You really shouldn't dismiss this; such things do exist. As for what happened afterward, no one knows because he disappeared without a trace!"
"Alright then, perhaps there really are ways to prolong life," Mo Ming said, choosing to believe: "So Seventh Master and Fourth Master mean that there are methods within the Dark Order that can extend life, making top masters serve them?"
"Yes, that's what I think. As for whether it's true or not, I'm not sure," Lord Qian nodded. "But let's not digress; I came here today mainly to offer you some help."
"Can you help me?" Mo Ming frowned in astonishment.
"Yes, we want to help you. I know you need to make a decision regarding the Dark Order, but with your current strength, it's clearly a futile effort to match such an ancient power."
Lord Qian and Huang Siye exchanged glances and laughed, "I've heard your thoughts from Ah Yun. The ambition of youth is high, huh? Conquering the world? That was the dream of us old folks back in the day! Unfortunately, even now, we can't break out of this little Nanhua City. Sigh..."
Mo Ming remained silent, listening to Lord Qian's lament. Then he continued, "I'm old now; all I can do is feel regret. I've rambled on too much. Mo Ming, your ideas are great. I've discussed it with Fourth Master, and we will definitely use our last bit of strength to assist you!"
"Uh, are Seventh Master and Fourth Master planning to pass on decades of their power to me?" Mo Ming joked.
"Get lost!" Lord Qian couldn't help but curse, though his face still wore a kind smile. "That kind of wild power can't be taught! It's just a part of the story and not to be taken seriously. What I mean by our last strength is the most mysterious power of the Little Green Society!"
Mo Ming was slightly surprised. The most mysterious power of the Little Green Society must refer to its foundation—a force that has entrenched itself in Nanhua City. If it lacked any real strength, it would have been swallowed by others long ago.
Since offending Sito Hai, the members of the Little Green Society that Mo Ming encountered were all low-level thugs without any real skills. Such a force could not dominate Nanhua City; there must be some hidden strength.
From Seventh Master's words, it was clear that the Little Green Society indeed possessed mysterious power. However, Zhuge Sheng had not used it even once until now. This thought made Mo Ming even more curious.
"Isn't the Little Green Society currently under Zhuge Sheng's control?" Mo Ming pondered for a moment and then realized something, his eyes widening in shock. "Could it be that the most mysterious power of the Little Green Society has always been under Seventh Master's control?"
"Haha, that's right! Zhuge Sheng thinks he's very clever sitting at the head of the Little Green Society and can control it?" Lord Qian leaned on his cane with some dissatisfaction. "He doesn't realize that he cannot grasp the true power of the Little Green Society yet. The position at the top is just something I couldn't be bothered to manage; I simply handed him this mess."
Upon hearing this, Mo Ming felt a bit sympathetic towards Zhuge Sheng. That old fox was being played by Seventh Master without realizing it; compared to Seventh Master, Zhuge Sheng seemed as weak as a child.
"Seventh Master, are you planning to entrust me with the mysterious power of the Little Green Society?" Mo Ming wasn't foolish; at this point, he naturally guessed Lord Qian's intention today. "Seventh Master, you've already helped me a lot before. Now you want to give me the mysterious power of the Little Green Society? What merit do I have for you to treat me so well?"
"Kid, the first time I saw you, I knew you were someone destined for great things. Nanhua City cannot hold you back; you will surely go higher and further. After observing you for a while, I realized that you are not truly a vicious person, which is why I entrusted that matter to you."
Lord Qian sighed and said, "We are old now and can no longer conquer the world like you young ones. However, I hope you can fulfill this wish on our behalf. Kid, don't let us down!"
"Yes, Seventh Master, Fourth Master, rest assured. As long as I, Mo Ming, am alive, I will help you realize your wishes!"
Mo Ming felt immense gratitude towards Lord Qian. Although he had no prior connection with him, not only had Lord Qian helped him, but he was now also entrusting him with the mysterious power of the Little Green Society. The debt of gratitude was heavy indeed!
"We all believe you can help us achieve this," Lord Qian nodded. Leaning on his cane, he walked over to the ancient nanmu table and turned a vase on its surface. Suddenly, a hidden compartment appeared in the table, revealing a golden Qilin Seal before Mo Ming's eyes.
Lord Qian handed the golden Qilin Seal to Mo Ming and said, "This is the item that commands that power. They recognize objects, not people; whoever holds it will be obeyed by them. Now I give it to you in hopes it will assist you."
"Seventh Master, Fourth Master, I will remember your kindness!" Mo Ming grasped the Qilin Seal, feeling its weight—this was the profound favor from Seventh Master and Fourth Master, as heavy as a mountain!
"Just remember to take good care of Qianqian; there's no need for so many formalities," Lord Qian waved his hand and then handed an ancient book to Mo Ming. "This is something my master gave me; it's said to be left behind by the Patriarch. I've looked at it for many years without understanding it at all. It’s of no use to me, so I’m giving it to you. I hope you can grasp its essence."
"The items given by Seventh Master are naturally invaluable; there's no need for false modesty. I'll gladly accept!" Mo Ming did not refuse and accepted everything because he felt a significant connection to this ancient book!
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