“I… I have legs?”
Tie Qi’s legs itched like a million ants were having a picnic on him.
But the weird part? There was no pain—just a blank stare, half-expecting this was a hallucination.
His hollow legs suddenly revealed bones, which quickly sprouted meridians and flesh.
This felt like a dream.
Yet that stirring pain kept reminding him he was very much awake.
Suddenly, he remembered.
Last night, while drinking with this young man, his companion mentioned there was a way to heal him so he could walk again.
At that moment, Tie Qi thought the young man had just had too much to drink and was spouting nonsense.
But….
“Not a peep from you? Old Tie, you’re tough!”
Li Mo silently gave him a thumbs up in his mind.
“Brother Li, what is this…?” Tie Qi’s throat felt as dry as a desert.
“Earth-Mending Healing Pill.”
Li Mo casually replied.
Those few words made a tidal wave crash through Tie Qi’s heart.
He was desperate to restore his disabled body and of course knew that the Earth-Mending Healing Pill was made from a rare plant combined with many oddities, resulting in a miraculous medicine.
In fact, even if he found that plant, it would probably take forever to gather enough other rare items and pay for a pill maker’s fees.
With such great effects, the price must be sky-high…
And that pill had just been dramatically swallowed without him even realizing it.
“Brother Li, I have no idea how to repay you for this precious medicine…”
“Come on, Old Tie, you’re not the type to be so dramatic.”
Li Mo waved his hand and teased,
“Last night after that drink, you weren’t acting all serious.”
They hadn’t known each other for long, but Li Mo thought Old Tie was straightforward, generous, and worth befriending.
Plus, Li Mo wasn’t losing out either—he was scoring big time!
“…..”
Tie Qi stood up, his lips twitching, eyes brimming with tears:
“After this life-saving grace, if Brother Li needs anything in the future, I’d rush into fire without hesitation.”
“No worries, let’s handle the immediate problem first.”
Li Mo pointed not far away.
After the inferno had nearly burned the Tree Demon King to ashes, a dark mass of Tree Demons was starting to stir again.
Were they too dumb to realize the flames might come back, or did they just forget?
“Got it!”
Tie Qi enthusiastically nodded, wiping away the first tears of his life:
“Brother Li, could you shift over a bit?”
“Hmm? No need; I’m not that weak, no reason to hide aside.”
“No, you’re standing on my spear.”
“……”
Alright then.
In the end, they didn’t fight side by side.
Tie Qi charged in alone with his big spear, smashing through like he was born anew, blowing off that pent-up frustration and feeling the sunshine after the storm.
After being a disabled man for so long, it was high time he let off some steam.
Li Mo just stood to the side, watching quietly as he rampaged through the crowd of Tree Demons.
And surprise, surprise!
During the fray, Tie Qi broke through his limits.
As for the beast tokens dropped by the Tree Demons, Tie Qi stuffed them all into Li Mo’s hands.
His mission was accomplished, and he’d even far exceeded his expectations, so he had no reason to aim for the top positions.
“Ice Chunk is killing way too fast.”
Li Mo gazed skyward, clicking his tongue.
Above, the rankings had changed rather dramatically.
He had racked up a whopping seventy beast tokens from slaughtering bone monsters, plus the gifts from Tie Qi, bumping him up to second place.
Ice Chunk… a staggering 118 tokens, way out in front.
Was that a herd of pigs he had to deal with?
Hmm….
When it came to hammers, Little Li wasn’t any slower either.
But honestly, as long as he made it to the top fifty, that was enough.
“Brother Li, where are you planning to go next?”
Tie Qi looked at him like a lost puppy.
“Hang on a sec.”
Li Mo pulled out a little notepad.
He made a mark next to Tie Qi’s name, glanced at the next destination, and quickly plotted a route.
His investment plan prioritized major targets while casually helping the minor ones along the way.
Bad guys?
He’d help them too; if an investment was worth it, he’d go for it.
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But there’s a saying; if you help someone, help to the core. It’s easy-peasy to send even the worst of the worst across the river…
After Little Li had taken his pick, he would kindly escort them to the big beyond.
…..
The two moved forward.
“Wish I’d never come here! This place is way too dangerous! Am I gonna d*e regretting it today…?”
“Monsters, take this sword!”
“Monsters, eat my big spear!”
“Wait, you’re… Li Zhenchuang and Brother Tie?”
A guy was surrounded by a swarm of bone snakes.
The two swooped down to save him.
……
“Yao Beiqing! You, with the fancy name of White Horse Swordsman, sneaking attack your friends and robbing beast tokens!”
“In a secret realm, who could know it was me? I’m still that righteous hero!”
“I misjudged you!”
“To be honest, I’ve had my eyes on your wife for a long time. When I get the chance, I’ll sweep her off her feet and then your kid too, ha ha ha…”
The duo swooped down.
“Self-righteous hypocrite, eat my…”
“Wait, hold on, don’t rush!”
Li Mo administered a healing elixir to that guy who had just cackled like a madman while sneak-attacking his friend, even helping that creep heal up.
Right after finishing the treatment, a swift sword sent him off to the great beyond.
Tie Qi and the saved guy were left dumbfounded.
What the… is this guy a living Bodhisattva or a living Yama King?
Not entirely sure, but seriously…
This guy has a crazy amount of resources!
…..
The above was just two snippets.
Actually, Li Mo, along with Tie Qi, took on the roles of judges in the secret realm, acting heroically, doing much more than this.
Of course, the truly irredeemable villains were still rare.
Unlike action films, not everything has to be black and white.
Most of those who managed to survive lost the will to keep wandering through the perilous secret realm because, after nearly dying, there’s one lesson learned:
Living is more important than anything else.
And the danger level in the secret realm exceeded their imagination.
Many who heeded Little Li’s guidance took the safe route, hiding in a location that was no longer infested with Tree Demons.
Well… that patch of forest where Tree Demons no longer existed.
After running into each other, they were inevitably taken aback.
“You guys were… saved by Young Hero Li?”
“You too?”
“d*mn, me too.”
“So, I guess… all of us here owe our lives to Young Hero Li?”
“He not only saved my life but also realized I’m a congenital idiot and gave me a Black Tiger Pill. Truly, he’s like a second set of parents to me!”
“Wow….”
“Yeah! If it weren’t for Young Hero Li, my son would’ve had to change his last name!”
The saved crowd looked at each other, speechless, filled with deep emotion.
Young Hero Li, he really… makes me want to cry.
He’s such a righteous person!
No, “righteous” doesn’t even begin to cover it.
He’s the very embodiment of justice!
Some were already discussing erecting a temple to honor Young Hero Li once they got out.
“Not that the Buddhas are too much to handle; it’s just way more cost-effective to worship Young Hero Li!”
“Exactly! He’s truly there when needed! He really helps out!”
“If anyone dares go against Young Hero Li in the future, I’ll definitely make them pay!”
“If a villain opposes Young Hero Li, it means that person is thoroughly corrupt, and Young Hero Li’s dealt with them!”
“If someone with a good heart goes against Young Hero Li, then they’re just a hypocrite! Young Hero Li’s dealt with them too!”
…..
As more and more people were saved, the rhythm began to shift a bit strangely.
Not the point.
The important part is that the entire atmosphere of the secret realm began to turn harmonious and friendly.
Elsewhere.
Deep in the secret realm.
Dressed in bl**d-red robes, the ever-keen and inscrutable Master Han fell into deep contemplation.
As he had predicted, there should have been a bloody storm in the secret realm by now.
But…
“Why are there only so few casualties?”
