Chapter 372: Asking to Die is a Luxury.

Chapter 372

After all, the Mohists had a special identity and had completely lost confidence in the court.

To put it bluntly, the fact that they hadn't rebelled already showed their loyalty.

As the chief catcher, Mo Chuhan knew Yun City's situation very well.

"Brother Meng, after such a big incident happened, I suggest you still seek help from the prefecture as soon as possible."

Meng Huaining nodded: "For now, this is the only way. Yun City does not have any troops to defend it. Once the barbarians attack again, it would harm those innocent commoners."

Although he said that, he was very clear in his heart that the barren northwest was not valued by the court at all. Even if he made a request to the prefecture, the troops would not be comparable to other places.

Even if he brought up this matter with the prefect, he was afraid there would be no troops sent to provide support.

In any case, it was necessary for him to report to his superiors after such a major incident happened. As for whether the military force issue could be resolved, Meng Huaining did not have any hope at all. He was afraid that in the end, he would have to find a way by himself.

In fact, the two Mo brothers were more optimistic than Meng Huaining in facing the threat of the barbarians.

"If nothing unexpected happens, after failing to raid and suffering so many casualties this time, the barbarians should not take action again in a short period of time.

Commoners are timid. If they weren't really out of food, they would not want to take risks to come and venture."

"The only thing I worry about is that the barbarians have set their minds on attacking Da Shun. If the army invades, it would definitely not enter from Xi Ling Village here.

After all, it is difficult here with high mountains and rugged roads. It would be very inconvenient for them to transport grain and fodder."

"The court should be worried. The most dangerous place now looks to be the western border."

Meng Huaining had been a county magistrate since he started his official career. After all, he was a civil official without a high position. He had also focused on governing the locality in recent times, so his insight into military affairs was far from that of the Mo brothers.

Hearing Seventh Elder Brother Mo's words, Meng Huaining felt like he was enlightened.

"Although Yun City is at some distance from the western border, once a war starts, the commoners there will surely flee in this direction. It looks like I have to make some preparations early too."

As the parent official of Yun City, he could not overreach. But he had to ensure the safety of the commoners under his rule.

Thinking of this, Meng Huaining felt it necessary to plan properly.

He cupped his fist towards the two Mo brothers: "Thank you two elder brothers for the reminder. I will go back now to make arrangements."

Mr. Si Meng simply could not believe this was true. While speaking, he had tried to communicate with his life-bound Gu worm but got no response at all.

And seeing that Mo Jinian was alive and well in front of him, he could ascertain that the Mos must have found some expert to control his life-bound Gu worm. Otherwise, he would not be unable to communicate with his life-bound Gu worm now.

At the same time, he also felt a piercing pain coming from the position of his heart where he had hidden the toxic blood.

Could it be that his toxic blood heart Gu had also disappeared?

It had to be said that Mr. Si Meng was quite smart.

Although he did not know how the other party did it, he had realized the severity of the problem.

Seeing the smug look in the Mo brothers' eyes, he felt even more certain of the truth.

"You're so sinister!"

"Sinister? You're the sinister one!" Fifth Elder Brother gritted his teeth in anger.

Mo Jiuye was much calmer today. He did not get angry and retort Mr. Si Meng due to fury.

He only had one goal, which was to ask about the whereabouts of his father and brothers.

"The you now, seeking death would even be a luxury."

This was his final reminder, hoping that Mr. Si Meng would know the time and situation better and not make them brothers interrogate too hard.

Mr. Si Meng had always thought highly of himself. After being caught by the Mo brothers, he had originally thought that even if he were to die, he would die proudly and drag the brothers down with him, and it would still be worthwhile. He did not expect that his toxic blood heart Gu would inexplicably disappear and he could no longer control the life-bound Gu worm. This made him feel somewhat unprepared while also realizing that his own situation was very dangerous after hearing Mo Jiuye's verbal threat.

However, he no longer had any capital to threaten the other party.

Moreover, judging by the Mo brothers' hatred of him, as Mo Jiuye said, even seeking death would be a luxury for him now.

Realizing this point, Mr. Si Meng was already starting to panic.

What he feared now was not death itself, but being unable to avenge his beloved woman, as well as possibly facing a fate worse than death through torture.

Seeing that Mr. Si Meng was still silent, Mo Jiuye knew that he had recognized his predicament.

"If you don't want to suffer torture, just honestly tell me about my father and brothers' whereabouts. I'll consider giving you a quick death."

Mr. Si Meng still did not respond to Mo Jiuye. At this moment, his thoughts had drifted far away, back to thirty years ago...