The next day, it was still deep night.
Li Mo, who had just finished teaching Little Princess Jiang, checked the investment feedback for the arena battles over the past two days.
People kept coming to challenge him after he had stood on the arena for two consecutive days.
The martial heroes attending the Wudao Summit were all at a high realm.
But for some reason, the destinies were mixed, mostly green and blue, with very few red ones.
However, Little Li’s studies hadn’t lost money; after all, what he invested were only some gold and guidance.
[Investment Feedback: Crimson Peony Three Blooms]
[Investment Feedback: White Jade Buddha Relic]
[Investment Feedback: Hundred Fragrance Oil.]
…
“First, pick out those beneficial to the consciousness soul.”
A wooden box appeared in Li Mo’s hand, and inside was a gorgeous crimson peony. Despite lacking roots, it had not withered.
He had seen this item in the contribution point exchange list in the Inner Court, and it wasn’t cheap.
Even someone at the Observation Realm would have to complete several difficult tasks to afford it.
But the aura on it was indeed inferior to that of the white jade relic.
Unfortunately, Little Li’s studies did not understand Buddhism.
The profound meaning contained within this high monk’s relic needed to be guided by Buddhist principles to absorb, which made it rather limited in use.
It could only help calm the mind and repel evil, which he didn’t need to rely on the relic for.
“Brother Murong is studying Buddhist principles.”
“Leave it for him.”
After some thought, Li Mo put it away.
Then he picked up a crystal bottle with some confusion.
Hundred Fragrance Oil?
Just by its name, one couldn’t tell what it was used for.
Was it applied externally or taken internally?
What effects did it have?
Little Li’s studies never speculated on such things but directly checked the system description.
[Hundred Fragrance Oil]: “Clears dirt and nourishes the body and mind, produced in Yunzhou’s Imperial Capital Water Cloud Tower, highly praised by nobles. Best results when used with massage techniques.”
Li Mo: “?”
As everyone knows, novel protagonists usually have secondary professions.
Like blacksmithing, alchemy, arrays…
Who has a secondary profession as a massage therapist?
No, this niche is too small.
“Forget it, act like I didn’t see it.”
Li Mo casually tossed the crystal bottle into his system space.
Yes.
He had also invested in Zhong Zhenyue yesterday.
He hadn’t had time to collect the reward yet.
It should count as having a significant impact on his destiny…
[Congratulations, Host! Your investment in ‘Zhong Zhenyue’ has freed him from Yin Mianmian’s control.]
[Investment Feedback: Crying Wind Beast Soul Pill]
[Crying Wind Beast Soul Pill]: “Crimson-grade beast soul essence of the Crying Wind Beast, refined and purified by a pill master, an excellent item to enhance the consciousness soul.”
“Not bad, comparable to the Seven-vein Void Pill.”
Little Li’s studies felt bitter.
Actually, the rare treasures provided by the system weren’t few, but he consumed them at an alarming rate.
Almost everything was used up immediately.
One could say they were all spent on ‘Mona Bingsha’.
If not for the items that appeared in the last two days, his Observation Realm cultivation would have been cut off.
“It’s been so long since breaking through, I’m getting unaccustomed to it.”
“Yeah… I observe the Great Dao’s form, so it’s actually not slow.”
Li Mo reminded himself not to get anxious.
From the martial artists he had faced over the past two days, most were observing only the middle form.
If this wasn’t in Hengyun Sword City, they probably wouldn’t even see so many middle forms.
Many of them were in their thirties but hadn’t even completed half the path to the Observation Realm. Many got stuck at one point for years.
Little Li’s studies decided to take stock of his assets and cool down.
He ended up spending half an hour doing so.
His current wealth might be equivalent to several years of GDP for the entire Yunzhou region…
“Feels good.”
With a pleasant mood, Li Mo swallowed the Seven-vein Void Pill and began his divine intent observation today.
Two hours later.
The effect of the Seven-vein Void Pill was exhausted, and he took out the Crying Wind Beast Soul Pill.
Unconsciously, time passed, and the first rays of dawn broke through the window paper.
The fluctuations of divine intent observation gradually subsided.
The figure in his dantian became increasingly real, with complex divine patterns.
“There’s no time left.”
“Otherwise, I could try to break through to the second aperture.”
The moon shadows in Li Mo’s eyes dissipated, and he stretched lazily before getting up.
How many apertures would it take to fully outline the form of the Great Dao?
Little Li’s studies entered the kitchen.
While making breakfast, there came three ethereal bell sounds, sweeping through the clouds and echoing throughout the world.
It was the morning bell of Hengyun Sword City.
“Though I didn’t make it to the final day, this trip wasn’t in vain.”
Senior Brother Shen Yunfei had already left the arena, with considerable progress.
“Congratulations on breaking through, Senior Brother.”
Li Mo handed him a plate of fried dough sticks and congratulated him with a smile.
Suddenly, he paused, seeing Ouyang not far away.
Senior Brother Ouyang was wearing thick dark circles under his eyes, with hair as messy as a chicken coop, giving off an otherworldly aura.
“Senior Brother Ouyang, are you… possessed by a ghost?”
“No, nothing serious, I finally finished my submission on the last day.”
Upon inquiry, it turned out that the trial sword arena was only set up for three days, and after the third day, the Sword Building would open.
“The bookstore thinks that both Senior Brother Li and Senior Sister Ying will gain extraordinary martial arts from Hengyun Sword Marks, and their fame will soar.”
“The album will definitely sell well.”
“So I didn’t sleep for three days to finish drawing ‘The Tyrannical Empress Loves Me.'”
Ouyang scratched his head, unable to stop yawning.
Li Mo: “…”
That bunch of smelly writers should learn from you.
However,
Their fame will surely soar, and whether the album sells or not doesn’t matter.
After comprehending the Hengyun Sword Marks, Li Jianxian might face a crisis.
As for Ice Chunk.
“Ice sister’s sword… isn’t as… sharp as… before…”
Jiang Chulong rolled up her sleeves, washing dishes while whispering softly.
“You think so too?”
Li Mo had previously thought it was his illusion.
Why did her condition worsen the more she practiced?
Sigh…
“Could it be she was injured when fighting Yin Mianmian the other day?!”
At this moment.
Soft footsteps echoed upstairs.
“Want some tea?”
“Mmm…”
Ying Bing seemed to hesitate for a moment before nodding after a few seconds.
“Aren’t we drinking tea?”
“I took…”
Ying Bing’s gaze paused.
Only then did she realize she was holding Little Li’s Studies’ big-headed doll, and she had subconsciously twisted the doll’s head, seemingly preparing to take a sip…
Ice Chunk was indeed not quite right.
What was going on?
Li Mo brewed tea and activated the Heavenly Fate Divine Eye.
[Name: Ying Bing]
[Age: 16]
[Bodily Constitution: Taiyin Moon Phoenix Body]
[Realm: Observation One Aperture]
[Fate: Red (Imperial bone, ice as life, autumn water as spirit, with the appearance of Phoenix Sky)]
[Evaluation: Many trials in fate, always able to turn danger into safety. Currently not fully grown, but when the winds change, she will surely soar above the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, ruling the six directions.]
[Recent Experience: Whether to persist in her martial path, sever all ties, her heart is in conflict.]
Emmmm
In plain terms.
Ice Chunk is suffering from mental exhaustion?
