Chapter 44
“Indeed, I have obtained a legacy, one that is very ancient.”
Ying Bing nodded.
She was aware of the origins of the Nine-Colored Yuan Phoenix.
Yet, to everyone else, it should have been her first time receiving a legacy, and she shouldn’t have been so knowledgeable about its background.
Of course, this did not diminish the elders' astonishment.
Because of two words: ancient.
Revering the past while dismissing the present is unwise; for instance, martial arts may be innovated by later generations.
However, legacies are undeniably more precious the older they are.
If there were no significance, they would have long been lost to time, unable to reach the present.
“Our Qingyuan Sect is likely to produce a prodigy capable of entering the Qianlong List.”
“The history of Qingyuan is long and profound, yet countless individuals have explored it without success. Who would have thought that in our lifetime, we would witness this legacy come to light again?”
“With such talent and great fortune at her side, the achievements of Ying Bing in the future are unimaginable!”
...
Everyone was unable to hide their emotions and excitement.
They regarded her with the eyes of a treasure.
Yet, Ying Bing herself pursed her lips, turning her gaze instead to the young man not far away.
She saw him smiling even more joyfully.
【Congratulations, host. Your investment in Ying Bing has succeeded, granting her a significant legacy in her life.】
【Would you like to claim your reward?】
In the spotlight of the moment, Little Li felt no envy at all.
Just moments ago, he had received feedback from the system regarding his investment.
If it weren’t inconvenient at the moment, he would have rushed to claim it right away.
“I’ll claim it when I get back... I’ll claim it when I get back...”
Li Mo rubbed his hands together, eager to return to Qiushui Pavilion.
At that moment, Shangguan Wencang finally spoke slowly:
“Alright, Ying Bing, your opportunity is yours to grasp. No one else needs to say anything about it.”
“From this day forth, the Wangyue Cliff is sealed.”
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**Chapter 39: Major Investment Feedback**
Qiushui Pavilion.
Little Li hummed a little tune as he began his busy day.
The ingredients were fresh meat from the exotic beasts he had hunted today.
In a good mood, he found cooking to be particularly enjoyable.
His talent for being a chef was probably a bit stronger than his talent for being a swordsman.
Spicy Ginger Winged Serpent, Clear Stewed Spiked Back Turtle, Scallion Stir-Fried Black-Horned Sheep, Braised Charred Ringed Wolf, and a side of greens...
Four dishes and a soup, all looking delicious.
“Smells great.”
Just as the dishes were served, a figure in a palace dress appeared at the door and quickly approached the table, reaching out to grab a piece of lamb.
“Master, didn’t you go with the elders to discuss matters?”
Li Mo handed her a pair of chopsticks.
The Qingyuan Sect was indeed in a tumultuous time.
The news of Ying Bing receiving a legacy had stirred the entire sect.
If before, everyone regarded Ying Bing as a future sect leader, now they viewed her as a figure akin to the first generation ancestor of the Qingyuan Sect.
If she weren’t only sixteen, the elders would have loved to enshrine her.
At this critical moment, the disturbance caused by the Demon Summoning Cult had arisen.
The sect leader had summoned all the high-ranking members to the main peak of Qingyuan for a meeting.
“The old men just talk in circles; I couldn’t be bothered to listen.”
Shang Wu clicked her tongue, her beautiful brows furrowing in disdain for the old folks.
Li Mo: “...”
Well, he couldn’t expect his master to offer any constructive opinions.
“The sect leader did give me a task to handle.”
“I reluctantly agreed.”
Shang Wu propped her chin on her hand, her chopsticks flying as she ate.
Li Mo blinked: “You actually listen to the sect leader’s orders?”
“He asked me to move to Qiushui Pavilion so I could conveniently teach you.”
Shang Wu rested her chin on her hand, snorting lightly: “If it weren’t for little Bing here, I wouldn’t have bothered to come.”
Li Mo smiled wryly.
He could somewhat understand the sect leader’s intention.
Rather than coming to teach him, it was more about keeping an eye on Ying Bing.
His master might be unreliable, but she was indeed formidable in a fight; if provoked, she could even pull out a few of the sect leader’s beard hairs.
With her as a deterrent, the safety of Qiushui Pavilion had increased significantly.
After finishing the meal...
“Little Bing, what kind of legacy did you receive today?”
Shang Wu asked in a lowered voice.
Ying Bing set down her bowl and chopsticks.
She felt surprisingly less cold towards this boisterous elder from Qunyu Peak.
As she activated her blood energy, a layer of radiant light gradually surrounded her.
Shang Wu’s eyes widened in astonishment as she casually tossed a wine cup over.
The cup was surprisingly held in place by the gentle force, slowly spinning in the radiant light.
The wine within the cup flowed out under Ying Bing’s control, forming a water sphere that circled around her.
“Just being in the Blood Energy Realm allows you to project your inner energy... No, this is much stronger than mere inner energy.”
Shang Wu exclaimed in wonder.
“Yeah, it’s just a trivial application.”
Ying Bing nodded slightly, the radiant light suddenly swirling.
Bang—
The wine cup shattered into pieces.
The offensive nature of the radiant light could harm invisibly, while its defensive aspect could deflect a heavy blow with a mere feather’s weight.
Shang Wu clapped her hands in applause, feeling it was quite impressive.
Li Mo looked forlornly at the shards on the ground: “Ah, my precious Qingyu porcelain wine cup...”
Suddenly, an idea struck him.
“Bing, how much water can you control?”
“Water?”
Ying Bing walked over to the water tank, and with a flicker of radiant light, a stream of water transformed into a water dragon, swirling around her effortlessly.
Li Mo’s eyes lit up.
He placed his empty bowl into the water flow enveloped by the radiant light, letting it spin around.
Ying Bing: “?”
Li Mo: “It’s getting pretty clean.”
Little Li felt as if he had discovered a new world.
Seeing the wonder and admiration in the boy’s eyes, Ying Bing’s slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and she suddenly found this feeling quite pleasant.
She even felt a small sense of accomplishment...
“Can I add two more bowls?”
“Sure, of course.”
“Wow, amazing!”
Shang Wu rested her chin on her hand, watching the young man and woman not far away, a smile dancing in her slightly hazy eyes.
Bing...
That nickname seemed quite fitting.
Wait, had she forgotten something?
Never mind, it probably wasn’t too important...
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The moon hung high in the sky.
In her room, Ying Bing wrote elegant characters on a bamboo slip.
“After soaking in the Yuan Phoenix’s blood pool, my physical body has undergone a transformation, making it suitable for body refinement.”
“My swordsmanship talent is passable; with enough effort and guidance, it’s not impossible to master a supreme sword technique.”
“Having a pure heart, observing divine methods is of utmost importance. One must cultivate a balanced and peaceful approach to avoid straying from the path.”
What she wrote was, astonishingly, an evaluation of Li Mo’s current state.
It was also a plan for his future development.
Ying Bing had already made up her mind.
In the future, when she left the Eastern Wilderness, she would take Li Mo with her.
For some reason, he had undergone such a significant change in this life.
Could it be that her rebirth triggered a butterfly effect?
Regardless of the reason, it didn’t matter.
After all, in this life, he had passed on the legacy to her in the cave, and that was a fact.
Perhaps he still seemed unremarkable now.
But with her help, what was there to worry about in reversing his fate in the future?
What brought Ying Bing some comfort was that, although Li Mo didn’t possess any particularly outstanding talents, he also didn’t have any fatal flaws that needed fixing.
In short, he was a clean slate, with plenty of potential for the future.
As long as she handled things properly, it was very possible to elevate him to the ranks of true prodigies.
For now, that was enough for him to secure a place among his peers in the Eastern Wilderness.
Putting away the bamboo slip, she returned to her bed and drew the curtains.
Soon, a chilling aura surged forth, and ice crystals began to spread from the bed.
Even though she had obtained the Xiahua (霞魄) in advance, without forming an inner world before reaching the Inner Realm, she ultimately couldn’t control the power of the Taiyin (太阴)...
Moreover, because of the Xiahua, her physique had further strengthened.
The Taiyin power had not diminished but rather increased.
This also meant that her rate of advancement would be even faster.
Within the Xiahua, there was also a divine-level technique focused on the use of inner energy.
“Xiahua Qi” (霞凰气).
She had known about this martial art for a long time, but without the Xiahua, it had been useless before.
When the system’s ranking results were finalized, she should be able to step into the Inner Energy Realm.
...
Next door.
“By the way, what about the reward for being first in the sect’s trial?”
“Could it have been taken by my master...?”
Little Li pondered for a moment before giving up on the thought.
It didn’t matter; compared to the rewards he had gleaned from Ying Bing, it was all just fluff.
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