Free Web NovelLi Mo was a bit stunned.
Above the rockery, a hole had been opened at some point, likely Master's doing.
Because of this.
As everyone knows, the moon in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths is exceptionally large.
Moonlight cascaded like a waterfall into the Mist Flower Undying Spring, making the clear pool glow luminously, like a dream.
Well, what truly made one feel dreamlike was neither the moon nor the pool water.
Ying Bing, with her hair tied up, was immersed in the hot spring, her neck long and slender. frёewebnoѵēl.com
The hot spring was still a bit warm, and combined with her recent cultivation breakthrough, her icy jade skin was tinged with a blush.
Her bath robe clung to her body, and in the shimmering water, she was vaguely visible, yet like looking at flowers through mist.
Li Mo remained silent.
Xiao Li was not good with words.
"You came back... very early."
Ying Bing lowered her gaze, wiping her arm with a bath towel.
Sometimes, people try to find something to do, like when a teacher checks homework and you haven't brought it...
"Cough cough..."
Li Mo nodded, and despite the rising steam, he inexplicably felt his throat dry: "So, I chased a bird all the way to Yin Hua Xuan."
"And I hammered him to death."
As his words fell, only the sound of water echoing in the rockery.
What the hell am I saying?
Xiao Li frantically replayed the conversation in his mind.
"Then your hammer is quite powerful," Ying Bing said.
"Thank you for the compliment," Li Mo replied.
"....." Ying Bing.
"....." Li Mo.
Feeling the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Li Mo casually added, "I was exhausted just now; I was thinking of coming back and having a good bath to rest..."
"So that's how it is."
Ying Bing inexplicably fell into contemplation.
She thought about it; the Mist Flower Undying Spring was originally built by Li Mo, it was his.
So, it was perfectly reasonable for him to want a bath after experiencing a dangerous fight outside.
"Want to bathe together?"
After saying it, Ying Bing felt a bit strange.
She had never invited anyone to bathe with her before.
"Hmm?"
Li Mo was a little bewildered.
He hadn't expected that after the Ice Cube had been contemplating with a serious expression for a long time, she would blurt out such a sentence.
"Is this... okay?"
"Well, if you mind that the water has been used by me, you can..."
"I don't mind!"
Li Mo's face was filled with firm determination.
Mind?
You better not let random people see this water; although this hot spring is ever-flowing, it can't handle that many people wanting to drink...
"....."
Seeing him say that, Ying Bing turned her head to the side.
"I'm coming in, okay."
After changing into his bath robe, Li Mo plopped into the bath.
Water rippled.
Ying Bing caught a glimpse in her peripheral vision; the tie of his bath robe wasn't even tightened, and his upper body was a bit exposed.
Strange.
When they used to Dual Cultivation, they often lay together at night, and she never felt anything.
It's just taking a bath together...
She hadn't flinched even when walking the immortal path in the Guixu.
Hmm.
Just be at ease.
"Hoo..."
Li Mo exhaled comfortably, then felt a bit curious.
Although the pool was large, they weren't far apart.
But there wasn't a trace of icy aura on the Ice Cube's body; today was the day of the Great Yin Star's prosperity, and last time she had turned the entire Autumn Water Pavilion into a freezing winter.
"You've made progress again?"
"Yes, I've opened my acupoints."
After this brief exchange, the Mist Flower Undying Spring fell silent again.
Ying Bing collected her thoughts.
She seized every second, observing the Taiyin and clearing her mind of distractions.
After all, the countdown was also ticking away second by second.
Seeing her like this, Li Mo didn't disturb her and looked at the two rewards the System had just given him.
【Congratulations, Host, for successfully investing in 'Xu Zhiqing' and preventing her injury.】
【Investment Feedback: Two strings of Soul Cleansing Bodhi Fruits.】
【Congratulations, Host, for successfully investing in 'Miaojinyin' and preventing his injury.】
【Investment Feedback: One can of Spirit Calming Lotus Tea.】
These two rare treasures were both beneficial for the Yi Soul.
"Wait, why are there two?"
"Senior Brother Ouyang probably wouldn't have been injured anyway."
It seemed this Senior Brother, who was very poor due to his painting, was still quite strong.
Li Mo took out two floating trays.
He placed the two Yi Soul treasures on them separately, then pushed one of them out, letting the water carry it to the Ice Cube.
Hmm?
The Ice Cube was so focused on her cultivation.
She was so absorbed that she didn't even notice the floating tray getting close.
Of course, she was very focused.
Because the countdown was almost at its end.
00:00:03...
00:00:02...
00:00:01...
The countdown reached zero.
The familiar System prompt sounded in her ears again.
【Listing all Prodigy names within the Eastern Wasteland Region...】
【Combat power comparison in progress...】
Ying Bing's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she watched intently.
If it were before, she naturally wouldn't have felt even a hint of nervousness.
But after all...
There had been a variable last time.
Hopefully, this time, everything would return to normal.
The reward she received for first place could perhaps be shared with him, making everyone happy.
【Ding-dong--】
【Second Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Ranking Results Announced.】
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Fiftieth Place: Yu Zhao.】
....
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Forty-fourth Place: Lin Jiang.】
.....
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Thirtieth Place: Murong Xiao.】
....
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Tenth Place: Han Zhen.】
....
The rankings had changed slightly compared to last time.
The few Qingyuan Sect Disciples Li Mo knew had all improved their rankings.
But overall, the people on the list were similar to before, only their order had changed.
Han Zhen had also almost fallen out of the top ten from his fourth-place position.
It seemed this person was indeed severely injured last time.
She still remembered that in the previous life, Han Zhen first showed his talent at the Yunzhou Martial Arts Summit, where he won a spot in the top three.
At that time, an anomaly suddenly occurred in Hengyun Sword City, and the supreme treasure carrying the Hengyun Sword Scar was lost; it was likely inextricably linked to this person.
These were all conjectures; she had only heard about it at the time and had not experienced it personally.
Each of Qingyuan Sect's Nine Peaks could only ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) send one elite Disciple to participate.
While she was thinking, the announcement of the rankings was nearing its end.
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Fifth Place: Huang Donglai.】
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Fourth Place: Zhong Zhenyue.】
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Third Place: Shang Li.】
....
"Munch munch."
"You say this thing... how does it grow... it tastes so good..."
Li Mo's cheeks moved.
He was wondering whether to feed some Soul Cleansing Bodhi Fruit to Little Princess Jiang.
Anyway, Jiang Chulong would eventually reach the Guan Shen Realm, so laying a foundation wasn't a bad thing.
Splash—
Not far away, a violent splash of water came.
Li Mo froze, looked up, and his pupils involuntarily constricted.
No.
Why did the Ice Cube stand up for no reason?
Don't you know how deadly your figure is?
"What's wrong?"
He had never seen the Ice Cube lose her composure like this.
Xiao Li immediately felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy.
"You..."
Ying Bing stared fixedly at the ranking that outsiders could not see.
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy Second Place: Ying Bing.】
【Eastern Wasteland Region Prodigy First Place: Li Mo.】
Her somewhat pale eyes slowly turned to the young man not far away. freёwebnovel.com
She...
Was she suppressed by him again?!!!
......
PS: Shamelessly asking for some small power generation, mwah.
Please kick me, esteemed audience, if there are any typos.
