“Master Black Earth, please go ahead. Eh? There’s a rock up ahead, let me kick it out of the way for you. What kind of rock dares to block our Immortal’s path?”
“The Lord of Heaven does not take disciples, and neither do you, Master Black Earth?”
“Not taking disciples, huh? Then would you accept a mount?”
In the afternoon, Master Black Earth was escorted out by Luo Yexian and a group of Huanmo Sect members with utmost respect, likely treating their own fathers with less care.
They were desperate to advance.
“The South Border is truly a remarkable place, the cradle of the Da Shang Dynasty…”
Ke Mo walked leisurely, seemingly unconcerned as he spoke.
“The clans there are truly blessed to be enlightened by the Lord of Heaven!”
Luo Yexian declared firmly, eyes resolute like a devoted believer.
Guess what they saw when they passed by a large yard upon leaving the Xian sect?
A mountain of treasures!
An abundance of rare and precious items!
And a structure resembling a rockery but forming an entire mountain range… made entirely of gold!
At that moment, they thought they had entered the sect’s secret treasury, but then realized no treasury would be so openly left ajar, with gold and silver scattered carelessly as if it were garbage…
Guess what Master Black Earth said?
“This is merely the sect’s storage room.”
The words lingered, unforgettable, as they watched Black Earth’s nonchalant demeanor, treating wealth as if it were dirt.
What about the actual sect treasury?
At that moment, Luo Yexian’s last bit of doubt was shattered by the sheer extravagance.
Now they feared that the Wanxiang Xianzong might look down on them, the Huanmo Sect, as their ‘poor relatives.’
A chilling breeze blew by, and everyone froze.
Ke Mo raised his gaze and saw a lone figure by the peach stream, looking somewhat dazed.
Ice Chunk, though expressionless, had relaxed her furrowed brows and slightly pursed lips.
To outsiders, she appeared cold and remote.
But to Ke Mo, she looked… just a little… dazed?
Well, it was understandable. Ice Chunk probably didn’t expect such success.
Neither did he, not only had the life force of all beings been preserved, but now even the people of the Huanmo Sect believed in the Lord of Heaven, contributing their life force. These were no ordinary fighters, their realms were significant and their contributions even more so…
“Senior Sister, you have returned.”
Ke Mo acted out the whole performance, stepping forward to stand beside Ying Bing.
The more you say, the more mistakes you make. Today’s goal had already been achieved.
Thus, Ke Mo smiled at the group from the Huanmo Sect:
“I had arranged a mountain tour with Senior Sister, so I can’t see you off.”
“The proposal of mutual exchange can be further discussed upon your return.”
Luo Yexian glanced at their ‘training outfits’ and smiled knowingly.
What a remarkable person this Black Earth Immortal was.
And clearly aware that he couldn’t do much, this was a clear message for him to relay.
“Then we shall take our leave.”
“Safe travels.”
…
Luo Yexian left with a radiant face, feeling he had done great service for the sect.
“Grand Hall, the life force we have lost, will the Holy Son be displeased?”
Asked the toothy priest who had been guarding outside.
“Displeased? Hmph… A bit of life force means nothing. That’s called human resources, do you understand? Resources!”
Luo Yexian looked at him as if watching a frog sitting at the bottom of a well and smirked.
All of these seven minor victories, who could resist the urge not to act on it?
They walked a bit further and found a secluded spot to communicate with the Holy Son.
Once connected, Luo Yexian’s face was all mystery, his first words:
“Brother Holy Son, an incredible opportunity for our Divine Sect is coming!”
“Do you wish to advance?”
“?”
…
Under the azure sky, among the clouds,
The somersault cloud joyfully followed the wind homeward, the youth’s mood seemingly excellent.
Ke Mo’s elegant robe fluttered as he touched the heated Kongming Multicolor Tower in his palm, watching every bit of life force accumulate and was pleased to put it away.
Not only did the speed of collecting life force not diminish, but it increased.
Well, he still hadn’t surpassed the “Golden Crow Brother,” even if he collected enough life force to manifest his divine form, he wouldn’t be able to win against him…
“Junior Brother Black Earth?”
Ying Bing, holding the large-headed doll, saw Ke Mo’s uplifted smile and tilted her head slightly.
“… Actually, Father originally named me Black Earth, because the fortune-teller said I lacked a bit of earth in the five elements.”
Ke Mo felt uneasy under her gaze.
Ying Bing’s lips twitched ever so slightly. After a brief silence, she asked:
“And later?”
“Later, Mother said the name was too rustic, so she combined the two and chose the character ‘Mo’.”
Ying Bing’s calm features softened a bit, as if imagining the scene.
In past lives, there were few people she remembered, aside from the powerful figures towering in the celestial realms, there were even fewer among the common folk. Only the elders of the Ke family left a lasting impression.
The grandchildren of the elders must never let the Great Dragon Elder name them…
At this thought, Ying Bing suddenly paused.
Grandchildren?
Whose grandchildren would the elders have?
Creak—
The head of the large doll made a sound as it was squeezed.
“Ice Chunk, your neck is red.”
Ke Mo, noticing the blush on her neck, seriously asked and reached out his back to touch her cheeks.
But the moment he touched the soft, smooth skin, Ying Bing turned her body.
“Don’t worry.”
“Your face is also warm…”
Little Ke genius was completely baffled.
The cold winter breeze blew, lifting black hair. In the cold winter breeze, the Ice Chunk completed her cooling down.
Just when her thoughts settled, another wave arose.
An announcement sound came to her ear:
[Congratulations, Host. In successfully winning the top of the talent ranking, you simultaneously completed the punishment, showing your satisfaction.]
[This indicates the correct direction for the upgrade of this System.]
“…”
Ying Bing’s eyes flickered at hearing the System’s voice.
“I haven’t even activated the rankings, why have you shown up?”
[Though the rankings haven’t started, you may participate in an early lottery… for more punishments!]
“??”
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