Chapter 677, Dispute

Translator: Silavin

 

Compared to the excitement of the Mo Clan’s Great Elder, the Mo Clan Patriarch remained relatively composed.

 

After all, he was the leader of the entire Clan!

 

However, at this moment, no one criticised the Great Elder for his loss of composure.

 

This was, after all, their faith!

 

It was almost equivalent to a Buddhist encountering Buddha before them.

 

“Ancestors above, I never thought that I, Mo Tianrui, would witness the Master Craftsman’s Hammer in my lifetime. I can die without regret, without regret!”

 

This Mo Clan Great Elder’s emotions were somewhat out of control, almost wailing.

 

Many of the Mo Clan members, seeing this scene, all knelt down prostrating themselves before the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, and then all the surrounding people knelt in unison.

 

It took a long time for the crowd’s emotions to gradually stabilise.

 

The Mo Clan Patriarch, however, seemed to remain very calm throughout, except for the initial moment when he first saw the Master Craftsman’s Hammer and his emotions fluctuated greatly.

 

Of course, he wanted to worship and pay homage to the Master Craftsman’s Hammer like the Great Elder, but his position did not allow him to do so.

 

Therefore, most of the time, his gaze was not fixed on the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, but on Qin Yichen.

 

After being reminded by the Elder beside him, he learned of Qin Yichen’s identity. He was the owner of the Master Craftsman’s Hammer!

 

As the Patriarch of the Clan, his decisions would determine the Mo Clan’s direction. Therefore, he had to consider much more than others.

 

Moreover, according to the Third Elder, the young man before him was surnamed Qin.

 

This meant he was not a Lu Ban’s Descendant.

 

So how did an outsider who had never been exposed to the Dao of Crafting obtain the Master Craftsman’s Hammer!? What was his purpose in coming to the Mo Clan with the Master Craftsman’s Hammer?

 

Therefore, the Mo Clan Patriarch remained impassive throughout.

 

Facing his gaze, Qin Yichen appeared completely open, with not the slightest trace of fear on his face.

 

“I shall return the item to its rightful owner.” After the Mo Clan Great Elder had been excited for a long time, he was about to return the Master Craftsman’s Hammer to Qin Yichen’s hands when…

 

“Great Elder!” Seeing this scene, Mo Xun, who had been silent all along, spoke up. He leaped over, blocking Qin Yichen’s path, and half-knelt before the Great Elder, calling out, “How can the Great Elder hand over our Clan’s sacred object to others with both hands? Moreover, to an outsider!?”

 

His words were truly heart cuttingly deep.

 

First, he designated the Master Craftsman’s Hammer as belonging to the Mo Clan, and furthermore, he clearly stated that Qin Yichen was merely an outsider!

 

“How dare you!?” Gongshu Zhiyi immediately became anxious and was about to argue with him, but was stopped by Qin Yichen.

 

Of course, this was not because he did not want to retrieve the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, but because he understood that whether he could get the Master Craftsman’s Hammer back depended on the Mo Clan’s attitude.

 

Lu Xiaoguan also understood this, and at this moment, he clenched his fists tightly.

 

He had already decided that if the Mo Clan forcibly kept the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, he would definitely return to his Clan, inform his Father, and unite with other Lu Ban’s Descendants to pressure the Mo Clan.

 

Seeing this scene, the Mo Clan Great Elder immediately frowned, and just as he was about to say something, Mo Xun spoke again.

 

He turned around and addressed the three of them, saying, “You three have found our Clan’s sacred object and returned it to our Clan. You are honoured guests of our Clan, and our Clan will certainly thank you with generous gifts!”

 

“Mo Xun speaks reasonably.” After his speech, he gained the approval of the vast majority of the Mo Clan members present, and some even mistakenly thought that the three of them had specifically come to the Mo Clan to return the Master Craftsman’s Hammer.

 

Even the Mo Clan Great Elder’s eyes lit up, then looked towards Qin Yichen.

 

“The Master Craftsman’s Hammer belongs to the Lu Ban Sect Master. When did it become the Mo Clan’s property!?” Lu Xiaoguan spoke up, his voice resounding.

 

“Exactly, how shameless!” Gongshu Zhiyi also chimed in, glaring at Mo Xun with a look that seemed to want to tear him apart.

 

“Heh.” Mo Xun was not angry, but instead faced the crowd and said, “As everyone knows, my Mo Clan Ancestor was the last Sect Master of the Lu Ban Sect!”

 

He then turned to Lu Xiaoguan, “Do you have any objections?”

 

When the Lu Ban Sect withdrew from the world, the last Lu Ban Sect Master was indeed an Ancestor of the Mo Clan. This point was irrefutable.

 

“Therefore, placing the Master Craftsman’s Hammer with our Mo Clan until the next Sect Master is born, what’s wrong with that?!” His voice was loud, spreading throughout the venue.

 

“Indeed! Indeed!”

 

“Reasonable! This is reasonable!”

 

Immediately, the entire venue erupted in voices.

 

Not only the ordinary Mo Clan members, but even the Mo Clan Great Elder hoped that the Master Craftsman’s Hammer could remain with the Mo Clan.

 

At this moment, the Mo Clan Great Elder’s expression was conflicted.

 

He looked towards Qin Yichen and found that Qin Yichen’s expression seemed unchanged, still watching him with a faint smile.

 

From the bottom of his heart, he did not want to keep the Master Craftsman’s Hammer without gaining Qin Yichen’s approval.

 

But at this time, if he returned the Master Craftsman’s Hammer to Qin Yichen, he would certainly be unable to account to his Clan members.

 

Therefore, he could only turn and look towards the Mo Clan Patriarch.

 

After a moment, everyone’s gaze focused on the Mo Clan Patriarch, waiting for his decision.

 

“Young Friend, do you think there is anything inappropriate about placing the Master Craftsman’s Hammer with our Mo Clan?” The Patriarch spoke with an inquiring tone. His words did not close off all possibilities, still leaving room for manoeuvre.

 

Because he also did not know whether Qin Yichen, who had obtained the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, had also received Master Lu Ban’s Inheritance!

 

Compared to the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, Master Lu Ban’s Inheritance was the most important thing!

 

Moreover, most importantly, he heard the Third Elder mention that Qin Yichen had used the Spiritual Awakening Seal!

 

Speaking of the Spiritual Awakening Seal, this was part of Master Lu Ban’s Inheritance.

 

Their Mo Clan possessed this hand seal because they had seen it in a manuscript left by that Mo Clan Ancestor.

 

It was precisely because they had this hand seal that they were even more aware of the importance of Master Lu Ban’s Inheritance.

 

“Hehe.” Qin Yichen chuckled and immediately understood the Mo Clan Patriarch’s thoughts.

 

He dared to come to the Mo Clan because the Master Lu Ban’s Inheritance he had obtained was his trump card!

 

Otherwise, if the Mo Clan truly seized the Master Craftsman’s Hammer by force, he would have no other recourse.

 

From what he could see now, the Mo Clan’s foundation was definitely no less than the Feng Family, and might even be much stronger than the Feng Family.

 

He did not speak, but simply extended his hand and focused his thoughts.

 

Suddenly, the Master Craftsman’s Hammer in the Great Elder’s hands moved, then naturally flew up and landed in Qin Yichen’s hand.

 

This scene plunged the entire venue into an eerie silence.

 

This seemed to prove one point, that Qin Yichen was not merely someone who had accidentally obtained the Master Craftsman’s Hammer; he had also gained the Master Craftsman’s Hammer’s recognition!

 

Mo Xun was dumbfounded, clearly this was something he had completely failed to anticipate.

 

“I am its owner!” Holding the Master Craftsman’s Hammer, Qin Yichen’s voice resonated throughout the venue!