ch 7 - Tier 2 demonic crystals

"My destiny, how is it now?"

Chen Mo once again opened his panel.

Name: Chen Mo.

Realm: early stage Qi Condensation.

Fates: Pharmacist's Son, Innate Wisdom, Sword Dao Enthusiast, Minor Luck.

Destiny: Ultimately cultivated to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage, served as an Outer Elder of the Celestial sword Sect, lived a peaceful life, and died of natural causes.

Upcoming Opportunity 1: (Acquired) Went to Yang Teng Valley, discovered a Dragon Root, and after consuming it, accelerated the condensation of the spiritual qi vortex.

Upcoming Opportunity 2: (Acquired) Went to Twin Dragon Mountain, found an underground cave, obtained Earth Mother Spirit Liquid, and after consuming it, successfully condensed the spiritual qi vortex, entering the Qi Condensation Stage.

Chen Mo let out a long, comfortable breath.

Finally, he was no longer doomed to a violent death.

He glanced at the pool.

There was still some Earth Mother Spirit Liquid left.

"Even after entering the Qi Condensation Stage, this substance is still effective. It shouldn't be wasted. I'll take it all."

Chen Mo picked up a water bag and took every last drop of the remaining Earth Mother Spirit Liquid.

Then, he returned to the Celestial sword Sect's mountain gate.

Just as he arrived, he saw a deep blue figure rushing out of the gate.

It was Tian Li.

He was moving so fast that several disciples couldn't dodge in time and were directly knocked flying.

Chen Mo was among them.

He instinctively wanted to resist but suppressed his body's reflexes and allowed himself to be knocked away.

If he had resisted, Tian Li would have noticed his realm.

Just as Chen Mo thought Tian Li would rush out of the gate, he suddenly stopped, turned back, and helped those he had knocked down.

"Are you injured? Is it serious?"

"I have some healing pills here. Take them, I apologize."

"I just received news of my cousin Yang Li's death. I was in a hurry to investigate and lost my composure..."

Tian Li's eyes were red, tears welling up.

The disciples quickly waved their hands, saying they were fine, and thanked Tian Li for the healing pills.

Then, Tian Li came to Chen Mo and naturally grasped his hands.

"You are Chen Mo, right? I know you. My cousin often bullied you. I warned him many times not to bully fellow disciples, but he wouldn't listen..."

As he spoke, Tian Li not only gave him a bottle of healing pills but also a bottle of body refining pills.

"Junior Brother Chen, this bottle of body refining pills is for you. In a few days, I'll have someone send you more body refining pills. With these pills, you should be able to pass the outer disciple assessment."

"Consider it compensation on behalf of Yang Li. Ah, you junior brothers have had it tough..."

As he said this, he stared intently into Chen Mo's eyes.

Chen Mo first pretended to be stunned, then his eyes lit up, and he spoke sincerely, "Thank you, Senior Brother Li, you are truly a good person!"

He quickly grasped the body refining pills in his hand.

It was as if he was holding the most precious treasure.

Or like he was gripping a lifeline.

Tian Li didn't notice anything unusual and patted Chen Mo's shoulder, then looked at the other disciples he had knocked down, "Once again, I apologize to everyone."

The disciples all cupped their fists, expressing their understanding.

Only then did Tian Li nod and hurry out of the gate.

After he left, the disciples began to talk in low voices.

"Senior Brother Li is really a gentleman. If it were me, I couldn't have calmed down to apologize."

"Yes, and you don't know, Tian Li has always admired Feng xia. But after he defeated Feng chen, Feng xia went to care for Feng chen's injuries. That must have been a huge blow."

"The news of his cousin's death, and the woman he admired turned to another man. Tsk tsk... If it were me, I would have been consumed by rage."

"Senior Brother Li even compensated Chen Mo on behalf of Yang Li. He is truly a kind person."

The disciples all felt sympathy for Tian Li.

At the same time, they greatly admired Tian Li's ability to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor under such circumstances.

Chen Mo stood there, but his heart was alert.

He had long known that Tian Li was not as simple as he appeared.

In that brief interaction, they had already had a short confrontation.

Tian Li deliberately took out a bottle of body refining pills and used the promise of more pills as bait to test him!

Chen Mo thought, "Body refining pills are only useful to Body Refinement cultivators. If my realm were still at the entry level of the Body Refinement Stage, I would be very eager to obtain them when Tian Li offered them."

"If I didn't show such a reaction, it would likely mean my realm had changed."

He looked in the direction Tian Li had left, "This person is truly the most promising disciple of the Lei family. He is indeed extraordinary."

Chen Mo quickly left the area and returned to his room.

He needed to improve his strength as quickly as possible.

Only by becoming stronger could he feel at ease and not have to continue pretending with someone as ruthless as Tian Li.

The next day.

Chen Mo got up early.

As soon as he got up, he noticed the porcelain bottle on the table.

It contained the five body refining pills Tian Li had given him.

"A Body Refinement entry-level cultivator would eagerly consume these body refining pills."

Chen Mo immediately got up, dug a hole under his bed, and buried two of the pills.

Then he covered the loose soil, disguising it seamlessly, and nodded slightly.

He was now in the Qi Condensation Stage, and taking Body Refining Pills would not only be useless but also cause pill poisoning.

Therefore, he had to handle it this way.

"I should go to the dining hall for breakfast first, then see if there are any opportunities suitable for me."

Chen Mo was about to push the door open and leave.

Then he heard a knock on the door outside.

When he opened the door, he saw Tian Li, who wore a gentle smile and looked like a refined gentleman.

Tian Li was holding a lunch box.

Tian Li smiled, "It seems I came at the right time."

Chen Mo was taken aback, "Senior Brother Li, what brings you here?"

Tian Li may I coming, "I am investigating the cause of my cousin's death and came to ask you about it."

"May I come in?"

Chen Mo nodded, "Of course."

He opened the door wide, and both of them sat down.

From this angle, the disciples outside could clearly see what was happening inside the room.

"You haven't had breakfast yet, have you? I brought breakfast from the dining hall." Tian Li took out five or six dishes from the lunch box.

Chen Mo hadn't eaten yet, so he picked up the chopsticks and started eating with great relish.

Chen Mo knew that Tian Li was demonstrating that the food was not poisoned.

He began to eat as well.

After taking a few bites, Tian Li picked up the small porcelain bottle on the table and asked casually, "Junior Brother Chen, did you take the Body Refining Pills I gave you yesterday? How effective were they?"

Chen Mo happily replied, "I took two pills. They were very effective. I feel like my foundation has been somewhat repaired. If I work hard today, I might even reach the Minor Achievement of the Body Refinement Stage."

Tian Li nodded slightly and opened the bottle.

Indeed, there were three pills left, indicating two had been used.

Tian Li took out another bottle of Body Refining Pills, "I keep my word. Here is another bottle of Body Refining Pills as compensation for my cousin's actions."

Chen Mo said excitedly, "Thank you, Senior Brother Li!"

Tian Li glanced around Chen Mo's simple room and noticed the iron sword in the corner.

He remarked casually, "I remember you used to practice fist and palm techniques. Why are you using a sword now?"

Chen Mo shook his head, "You may not know, Senior Brother Li, but I also studied sword techniques before. I learned the Yellow Rank Mid-Grade 'Instant Light Sword Technique,' but I didn't think it suited me, so I rarely showed it in front of others."

Tian Li nodded, "Sorry, I'm being overly sensitive. I found sword wounds on my cousin's body during my investigation yesterday, so I'm more sensitive to those who use swords."

Chen Mo replied, "I understand."

Tian Li sighed, "Actually, I knew Yang Li wasn't a good person. I warned him privately many times, even threatened to expel him from the family, but he just wouldn't listen."

"I want to catch the murderer just to hand them over to the sect for punishment according to the rules. I suspect the killer is someone Yang Li bullied. According to the sect rules, they won't face severe punishment, probably just expulsion from the sect."

Chen Mo nodded, "I think so too."

Tian li sighed deeply, "Alright, Junior Brother Shen, I won't stay long. I still have to investigate a few more people."

Chen Mo stood up, "Take care, Senior Brother Lei, and thank you for the Body Refining Pills!"

Tian li nodded and turned to leave.

Only then did Chen Mo slowly sit down and continue eating the hearty breakfast on the table.

His heart was in turmoil.

Just now, Tian Li tested him several times.

He even said that the murderer would only be handed over to the sect for punishment, not execution.

It was all bait.

If it were an ordinary person, they might have revealed everything after a few words.

Fortunately, Shen Mo had long seen through the true nature of the Li family and Tian Li through his life panel.

As he was about to get up and pack his things, he noticed Tian Li still watching him from outside.

Chen Mo's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Senior Brother Li, haven't you left yet?"

Tian li waved his hand, "No worries, I just felt I owed you too much. I was thinking about whether I should give you some more spirit stones."

Hearing this, the outer sect disciples all looked at Chen Mo with envy.

Chen Mo gratefully said, "Then I will accept them. To be honest, I really need spirit stones."

Tian li smiled, "I'll have someone send the spirit stones over later."

"Junior Brother Chen, see you later."

After saying that, he finally left.

Only then did Chen Mo's heart return to its normal state.

What a guy, pulling a sudden check like that.

Luckily, he didn't have a habit of talking to himself, or Tian Li might have heard something.

"This person is not simple, too dangerous."

"I must quickly gain the strength to surpass him, defeat him, and kill him!"

Chen Mo's determination grew stronger.

Just now, Tian Li had two opportunities on him.

[Upcoming Opportunity 1: While investigating Yang Li's death, he found a disciple who stammered under questioning. The disciple admitted to selling celestial sword Sect information to other forces. Tian li reported this to the sect and received three hundred low-grade spirit stones and a reward of choosing a martial technique for free.]

[Upcoming Opportunity 2: While investigating Yang Li's death outside, he stumbled upon a Tier 2 demonic beast's nest. The demonic beast returned from hunting, and after a battle, Tian Li killed the beast and found three Tier 2 demonic crystals in the nest.]

"The first opportunity is hard to seize; I can't reveal my identity right now."

"The second opportunity is suitable for me. Three Tier 2 demonic crystals are enough for me to cultivate to the Minor Achievement of the Qi Condensation Stage! I can go there when the beast leaves its nest to hunt and easily get the three demonic crystals."

Chen Mo nodded slightly.