Free Web Novel"Ice Cube, frequently massaging your legs can accelerate blood circulation. If you only massage one leg, it can lead to imbalance. I suggest you let me massage the other leg as well."
Xiao Li, the Young Master, was spouting nonsense with a straight face.
"Really?"
Ying Bing slightly narrowed her Phoenix eyes, pressing her lips together.
"Sister, massage a little longer."
"..."
The cool, fragrant, and elastic sensation returned, and suddenly Xiao Li's back didn't ache, his legs didn't hurt, his mind cleared, and his IQ once again took the high ground.
So, there was indeed some truth to the idea that massage contributes to good health.
Li Mo began to think calmly.
Even though he had only practiced the Eight Nine Arcane Art for two and a half days, and it couldn't even be considered introductory, his progress was already quite significant.
However, the gap between him and the Great Sage Projection was still immeasurably vast, like standing on the ground and looking at the stars in the sky.
If things continued like this, he wouldn't be able to fully master this Great Dao Divine Form, and entering the top three of the Qianlong Assembly would indeed be a bit unstable.
Because the progress of his Yi Soul would also stagnate as a result.
During Dual Cultivation last night, he noticed that Ice Cube seemed to be nearing the Bottleneck of the Guan Shen Eight Apertures, while he himself was practically treading water.
"I still have time. The Casting Assembly and the Qianlong Assembly are not seamlessly connected."
"First, let's get the Eight Nine Arcane Art to Major Achievement!"
Li Mo's hand touched a joint, he rubbed it, and as the joint cleared, his mind also cleared.
Ice Cube's knee was suddenly pressed, and her snowy foot nearly kicked out reflexively, stuffing Xiao Li's mouth.
"Lighter."
Ying Bing's delicate brows furrowed slightly; his strength was getting stronger.
Even his unconscious massage was starting to hurt her, which meant the physical gap between them had widened a little more.
Yet, she had been relying on her own Yin Qi to refine the 'Ming Sha Jing Fan Body'... Among the System rewards, there was also a divine item for Body Refining—the Jie Shen Jade.
But that item was used to draw down Heavenly Tribulation to refine one's body. Although its effects were immediate, it was also extremely dangerous, so even she was carefully considering it and hadn't used it yet.
"Sorry, I got distracted."
Li Mo awkwardly withdrew his hand.
"What were you thinking about?"
"Body Refining. My progress in Body Refining has been a bit slow recently. I wonder if I can improve further after participating in the Casting Assembly."
Li Mo couldn't help but sigh wistfully.
"What kind of Body Refining martial art?" Ying Bing's delicate brows furrowed even deeper. ƒreewebɳovel.com
This was slow?
She didn't know the word 'Versailles,' but seeing Li Mo say such things with a sad expression still made her feel strange inside, and her small foot involuntarily had the urge to kick him.
But then she was afraid Li Mo wouldn't be surprised but rather pleased.
"The kind that requires tempering through tribulations."
Of course, he couldn't casually tell outsiders about the foundation of his martial art.
But Xiao Li was spilling the beans.
"Tempering through tribulations..."
After summarizing the content of the Eight Nine Arcane Art, Li Mo noticed that Ice Cube lowered her gaze and pondered.
Oh right, he still hadn't figured out Ice Cube's depth—in terms of martial arts attainment.
"Ice Cube, do you have any methods that can accelerate progress?"
"Martial arts like this require taking one step at a time; usually, there are no shortcuts."
Ying Bing's Phoenix eyes looked elsewhere, she said softly.
"But I'll help you think about it."
She... decided to test the intensity of the Jie Shen Jade herself first.
Her physique wasn't as strong as the childish ghost's, but she understood moderation better than him and was less likely to harm herself.
"So, stop massaging for now..."
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Li Mo looked down and leaned back slightly. When did his hand get under the covers?!
"I don't know what's so fun about it, it never gets old."
Ying Bing pursed her lips expressionlessly.
"Then let's switch it up next time."
"Mm."
"Put this on before you massage."
Li Mo took out several items from his sleeve and laid them all on the bed.
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Ying Bing glanced at them, her fingertips couldn't help but curl slightly.
They were all stockings made of Dark Cloud Gauze: long, sheer styles, pantyhose, and even fishnet suspenders... "Is there... a shop run by people from the Southern Border here too?" Ying Bing asked expressionlessly.
"No, these are my latest casting achievements!"
Xiao Li, the Young Master, had a righteous and serious expression, with pride in his cheerful demeanor, showing no sign of guilt:
"As everyone knows, Dark Cloud Gauze is a very difficult material to cast, yet its applications are very wide. Many soft armors, inner armors, and night-traveling clothes are made from this material."
"What's even more difficult is material purification. All the Impurities in the dark gold must be removed to obtain pure Dark Cloud Gold."
"Then, extremely precise forging techniques are needed to draw the Dark Cloud Gold into gauze. Not a single step can be wrong, which is an extreme test of the craftsman's skill."
"I'm a person who likes to challenge myself, so naturally, I choose the most difficult!"
"Obviously, making socks from Dark Cloud Gauze is very difficult!"
"Hurry and try them on. This is the Major Achievement of my artisan spirit!"
Xiao Li, the Young Master, was full of righteousness, pulling out a pair of suspender fishnets.
What burned in his eyes seemed to be... the artisan spirit?
At least he believed it himself.
"..."
Ying Bing's eyes trembled slightly, her gaze shifted from the socks to her curled toes, which seemed to tickle a bit.
"Li Mo, maybe not."
"Why?"
"I feel like after wearing them, they'll suddenly disappear, just like the few pieces of underwear before. Do you know what's going on?"
"!"
...The next day.
The Tianshan Sword Manor had a vast and majestic Aura, bustling with people.
In front of the Sword Manor's gates, carriages were like Dragons and people were like rain. These were artisans from all over the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, hoping to make a name for themselves at the Casting Assembly.
If their weapons could shine brightly in the hands of a Dragon of Hidden Potential, their reputation would soar thereafter.
Blacksmiths also yearned for fame; with fame came a continuous stream of precious Materials delivered to their door, begging them to forge. With fame came status, wealth, and everything they pursued.
Alas.
No matter what kind of competition, as long as it was associated with 'fame and fortune,' it seemed to develop in strange directions.
"Hahaha, three years no see, Old Zhao, why are you still a scrawny dog?"
"What's the use of your big muscles? They're all dead muscles, what good are they?"
"Old Hu, you haven't been °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° taking banned substances, have you? divine power powder isn't good to eat; too much can be bad for your brain."
"Hmm? That kid, could he also be here to compete?"
"With those scrawny arms and legs, isn't he just some Young Master from a noble family coming to join the fun?"
"Damn it, I've already trained so much, why don't I attract girls? Do they only like those delicate Young Masters?"
"You're still lucky. Yesterday, some dead transvestite slapped my butt on the street! And stared at me with lustful eyes!"
"..."
Li Mo frowned. He was just handsome, what did he do wrong?
Was there still law? Was there still justice?
Childish, actually comparing whose muscles were bigger.
Li Mo shook his head, not bothering to argue with them, then pulled the curtain to block the gazes from outside the bronze carriage.
But just then, a commotion came from ahead.
"What's wrong?"
"It seems someone was caught carrying banned substances!"
