Free Web NovelInside the carriage.
The carriage looked unassuming from the outside, but it was actually a treasure trove within. Not to mention anything else, just the carriage beam was made of Golden Fragrance Wood, carved with taotie patterns, sturdy, incorruptible, and emitting a unique fragrance.
It was truly the martial arts world's version of a Volkswagen Phaeton, and sitting inside, one couldn't even feel the slightest tremor.
“As expected of the Sect Master’s ride.”
“Senior, what was the cost of this carriage?”
Li Mo was slightly reserved, yet couldn't help but marvel.
He was like a country bumpkin who had entered a wealthy household, curious yet afraid to touch anything.
“My surname is Ba. I am merely a humble servant. Young Master can call me Old Ba.” fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
The old coachman smiled and said,
“If calculated in gold, this carriage would probably cost tens of thousands of taels. It was a gift from the owner of Hesheng Trading Company.”
Li Mo: “!”
Xiao Li, who thought he had a bit of family wealth, felt the sting of poverty.
Tens of thousands of taels, and in gold.
Even if this thing were made entirely of gold, it wouldn't cost that much money.
As if seeing his confusion, Old Ba smiled and said,
“This carriage is made of cold iron; even a Guan Shen Realm expert cannot damage it.”
“No wonder. I can’t afford it.”
Li Mo suddenly understood, touching his deflated wallet.
His dream of owning a similar ride was shattered.
At the tea table, Ying Bing sat calmly and gracefully, sipping tea.
She was at ease and natural; anyone who didn't know would have thought she was the original owner of this carriage.
No.
Li Mo even had the illusion that she was condescending.
'The Ice Cube wasn't a punching bag in the Li Estate before...'
Li Mo couldn't help but sigh.
What did it mean to possess an Emperor Bone!
.....
Back at Autumn Water Pavilion.
Ying Bing casually picked up a dry branch and practiced her swordplay. She was testing how far she could execute her swordplay at her current Realm.
At the kitchen door, Li Mo asked,
“What do you want to eat today?”
Qingyuan Sect certainly had a cafeteria.
However, since he could get rewards from the Ice Cube for every meal, Xiao Li was happy to cook.
“Anything is fine. I have no particular cravings, so you don't need to put too much thought into it.”
Ying Bing replied without turning her head.
“That’s because you haven’t tasted true gourmet food.”
“I'm not bragging, but if I cook seriously, it'll be one of a kind under the heavens.”
Li Mo said with full confidence.
Among the white investment feedback, there were many seasonings not found in this world.
There was even a hot pot base, which he had wanted to eat for a long time.
Ying Bing said nothing.
He didn't know if she had heard him.
“She’s too focused.”
Li Mo sighed to himself; people weren't machines.
Long-term neglect of one's human needs could lead to mental problems.
“Is Senior Sister Ying Bing here?”
At this moment, a shout came from outside.
Li Mo went out and found it was an Outer Sect Deacon, who had brought large and small bags.
They contained various exotic beast meats.
After consumption, they had the wonderful effect of nourishing Qi and blood, and they were generally not available outside.
This was also the treatment for a Sect Leader's direct disciple.
The Outer Sect Deacon introduced them.
Both types were raised on Zhenshou Peak: Iron Bone Ox, Green Scale Fish, and Rock Goat.
“There’s beef, goat, and fish. If I were to make a hot pot with these, tsk tsk.”
Li Mo thought about it and started to drool a little.
Half an hour later.
A rich, spicy aroma wafted through the courtyard.
Li Mo sat in front of the stove, blanching slices of Iron Bone Ox meat as thin as cicada wings.
“Absolutely divine.”
When the exotic beast meat of this world met the hot pot base from Blue Star, it was simply endlessly delicious.
“Quick, try some.”
Li Mo blanched some fish and placed it in Ying Bing's bowl.
The girl's lips were stained with a layer of red oil, appearing even more luscious and inviting.
“Is it good?”
“Acceptable.”
Ying Bing's chopsticks moved slightly faster than before.
Li Mo saw it all and smiled, saying,
“Then eat more. Exotic beast meat is also good for martial arts practice.”
“Food and sex are human nature. When it’s time to enjoy, one should enjoy.”
Steam bubbled and rose.
The girl's face became indistinct in the smoky haze.
Her cheeks moved, but he didn't know if she heard him.
.....
Third floor, inside the room.
【Congratulations, Host, for investing: one portion of exotic beast hot pot.】
【Received feedback reward: one xuan crystal.】
【xuan crystal】: “Contains the purest Origin Qi between heaven and earth. It can be used for Alchemy, forging weapons, or providing power for various artifacts, with endless wondrous uses.”
“This hot pot was too worth it.”
A milky white crystal, rhomboid in shape and shimmering with faint light, appeared in Li Mo's palm.
The aura emanating from it was very familiar to him.
Wasn't that the Origin Qi that flowed into his body when he practiced his Cultivation Technique?
However, the amount of Origin Qi contained in this xuan crystal was extremely vast; it would take him an unknown amount of time to accumulate such a quantity on his own.
It wasn't of much use to Li Mo.
However, this item was very precious; one piece was a sky-high price!
The Ascension Stone Steps were activated by this item.
“It’s decided, I’ll eat exotic beast meat every day from now on!”
“I must feed the Ice Cube until she’s full.”
Li Mo put away the xuan crystal, having made up his mind.
Suddenly, he remembered something else.
Didn't Senior Brother Xiao Qin have a Seven Star Ancient Jade?
Because this Seven Star Ancient Jade required Origin Qi to activate, Xiao Qin's Realm had continuously declined.
Wouldn't this xuan crystal just happen to solve his problem?
“I don't need the xuan crystal anyway, so I can invest it in him.”
Li Mo had also summarized some investment patterns.
The Destiny Rank was the basis for the reward.
And the more helpful something was to the investment target, the better the reward would be on top of the Destiny basis.
Xiao Qin had a purple Destiny.
The feedback reward would definitely be worth far more than one xuan crystal.
“I don't need to learn Six Harmonies Fist anymore.”
“With twenty years of Martial Arts Comprehension, I can Master it no matter what.”
Li Mo, having learned from his previous experience, did not use up all his Martial Arts Comprehension in one go.
【Five years of Martial Arts Comprehension successfully injected.】
【After one year of practice, you have completely mastered Six Harmonies Fist and can use it in combat, reaching the Initial Proficiency Realm.】
【In the fourth year, Six Harmonies Fist, through long-term dedication, has been integrated into your walking, sitting, and lying down, and you are no longer confined to its Moves.】
【In the fifth year, your Six Harmonies Fist has reached Minor Achievement.】
The familiar feeling came.
But only Minor Achievement was not enough.
【Five years of Martial Arts Comprehension successfully injected.】
【In the first year, you continuously practiced your fist, vaguely sensing a higher Realm of the fist technique.】
【In the third year, you had a flash of inspiration, seemingly finding the correct direction, and began to verify and refine it.】
【In the fourth year, your Six Harmonies Fist reached Major Achievement!】
【In the fifth year, you had new insights, but this insight was not truly clear.....】
The familiar feeling came.
After completely inheriting the comprehension, Li Mo clenched his fists, feeling a surge of eagerness.
So, he immediately set up his stance in the room and practiced his fist technique with powerful, gusting movements.
Each Move was powerful and gusting, no different from something he had practiced himself.
Crack! —
Li Mo drew power from the ground, gathering all his strength into one place, and unleashed it with a roar.
Intent pervading the Six Harmonies!
With this punch, the sleeve of his arm ripped apart, turning into shredded pieces.
“With only one meridian opened, I have this ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) kind of strength.”
Li Mo let out a long breath and changed into a new set of casual clothes.
He was currently unable to fully unleash the power of Six Harmonies Fist.
Practice!
He sat cross-legged, quietly circulating the Fire Heart Lotus Creation Art.
.....
With one sword, Ying Bing created nine sword flowers.
Searching Flower Swordplay.
She had known it in her previous life, but today she still watched Elder Han He diligently demonstrate it once.
After all, this was a secret transmission within the sect; if she directly said she knew it, it would be difficult to explain.
She could now, at most, achieve 'one sword, nine flowers'.
In her prime, when she casually performed this swordplay, it would cause a sky full of flower rain, all transformed by Sword Qi.
If combined with the activation of Taiyin Power, freezing a large lake would be effortless.
Her current Realm was still too low.
Ying Bing put away her sword and stood upright, preparing to intensify her practice.
Suddenly, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.
The commotion next door.....
“When he practices, he can draw upon the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi?”
“This shouldn't be a method Shang Wu would possess; it's more like a special Physique......”
Ying Bing felt a little surprised.
She knew many Cultivation Techniques that directly borrowed Heaven and Earth Qi to strengthen oneself.
But no matter which one, they could only be used by those above the Outer Scenery. Without the connection between the inner heaven and earth and the outer heaven and earth, a Martial Artist simply couldn't directly demand from heaven and earth.
That could only mean.
It was brought about by Li Mo's special Physique.
“Origin Flow Martial Physique.....Evergreen Wood Physique......Boundless Heavenly Physique......”
Ying Bing fell into thought, recalling many Prodigies she had encountered.
Some of them indeed possessed enough talent to leave a lasting impression on her memory.
Which one would Li Mo's be?
Or, was it one she had never encountered?
A moment later, Ying Bing withdrew her thoughts.
She was just a little curious as to why Li Mo's changes were so significant.
What kind of Physique it was, didn't matter.
If she didn't know it, it meant it wasn't strong enough, at least it hadn't made it onto the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths ranking compiled by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
If it was one of those defeated opponents from her memory, what then?
In any case, it couldn't compare to the Ten Ultimate Physiques.
She practiced for two hours straight.
Her body once again began to emit icy coldness.
She had just sat on the bed.
Thump thump —
The door was pushed open a crack, and Li Mo, holding a copper basin, poked his head in:
“Ying Bing, the exotic beast meat needs to be refrigerated; I put it in your room!”
The Ice Cube brand refrigerator, everyone who used it said it was good.
“?”
Ying Bing watched him place a covered basin of exotic beast meat in the corner and then leave again.
As he left, he even helped her turn off the light.
If it had been before, she would have definitely thrown the copper basin out and warned Li Mo with a cold stare, making him never dare to enter her room casually again, let alone put things in it.
But today.....
The deliciousness of the hot pot still seemed to linger on her tongue, endlessly flavorful and impossible to shake off.....
If the meat went bad, she wouldn't be able to eat it, would she?
Swish —
She pulled the bed curtains closed.
The bone-chilling coldness in the room spread, becoming even quieter, and she gradually fell asleep.
The girl's sleeping face was slightly furrowed.
But it wasn't due to the torment of extreme cold.
She had a dream.
She dreamed of when she was Phoenix Heaven, in charge of Gui Palace.
“Palace Master, I know that Gui Palace disciples cannot be tainted by love, so... please, Palace Master, cripple my martial arts.”
“Master, I traveled the Jianghu and met a good man...”
“Palace Master...”
“Hahahaha, Ying Bing, so you don't even know what love is. How pathetic you are!”
......
Various chaotic images flashed, and her brows furrowed even deeper.
