Chapter 73
Li Ming was feeling quite happy.
It wasn’t just because he had received five thousand contribution points, but because the system had sent him a notification.
【Congratulations, host! You have successfully invested in a piece of ‘Xiao Qin’ soul-nurturing wood.】
【Investment feedback: One Xuan weapon embryo.】
The Xuan weapon embryo: “Can generate a high-quality Xuan weapon based on the weapon template provided by the host.”
Though Li Ming was reluctant to admit it, he had to face the truth.
He was in dire need of a reliable hammer.
With his current level, he couldn’t even lift a divine weapon, let alone use it.
Even if his physique were strong enough to harness the power of the world, it would only serve as a trump card.
With this Xuan weapon embryo, he could use the Panjie Meteor Hammer as a template to create a ‘replica’ later on.
“Li Zhenchuan, do you need anything to exchange?”
The inner sect steward noticed him standing there, thinking he was contemplating an exchange.
“Yes.”
“I need some exotic beast meat.”
Li Mo snapped back to reality and nodded.
“Oh?”
The inner sect steward was a bit surprised but quickly added:
“While exotic beast meat isn’t as effective as elixirs, it’s solid and free from the toxins that come with pills. It seems you’re thinking long-term, Li Zhenchuan.”
“Just something tasty.”
“?”
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Chapter 69: The Time Management Master Li Mo
“That should be enough, thank you.”
“Hmm, I suggest you don’t store these too long; they’re best when fresh.”
“Oh? You have such insights, steward? Seems we’re kindred spirits.”
“Not at all.”
“I’ll head back to cook now. Let’s have hot pot together sometime.”
Li Mo cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the steward.
And so, amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, Li Ming strolled out of the Outer Affairs Hall, carrying two baskets of exotic beast meat.
“Senior brother, how do you know which exotic beasts are tasty?”
An outer sect steward pondered.
The inner sect steward, who had just recommended a lot to Li Mo, remarked with a distant gaze:
“You’ve been asking quite a few questions today.”
...
At Qiushui Pavilion.
By the time Li Mo returned, it was already noon.
Time was short, but he was skilled, and since Bing Tuozi hadn’t returned yet, only Shang Wu was in the pavilion.
After feeding his master, he went to the waterfall.
“Xuan weapon embryo.”
Li Mo looked at the soft metallic sphere in his hand, which bounced like a slime.
It could replicate weapons based on templates, and it had to be a high-quality Xuan weapon.
If he used the Panjie Meteor Hammer as a template, it would probably be a significantly weakened version.
Like how the Chixiao Sword compares to the Fenkong Sword?
But it should be a bit stronger than the Chixiao Sword; he had heard others mention that the Chixiao Sword was a top-tier Xuan weapon.
With this thought in mind, Li Mo took out the Chixiao Sword and walked behind the waterfall.
“Fire Crane Thousand Feathers!”
He struck the heavy rock wall with his sword.
The combination of his sword technique and the Xuan weapon was incredibly effective.
It was like cutting through tofu, and the stone he sliced off was immediately stored in his small world, quickly forming a ‘cave dwelling.’
“Phew...”
“I’m much stronger than the first time I empowered the world seed.”
“After taking it out, I should still have enough strength to put it back.”
Li Mo took a deep breath.
There was no way around it; the changes in his body within the small world didn’t affect the outside world.
He couldn’t practice with the Panjie Meteor Hammer inside the world seed.
He could only take it out.
Buzz—
The air around him began to vibrate.
In that moment, the divine power that felt like it could defy the heavens reappeared.
Compared to the first time he empowered it, Li Mo was much more adept.
The cave he had carved out was instantly filled with a sharp, murderous aura, leaving deep cuts on the granite wall.
Without wasting a moment, he quickly took out the Panjie Meteor Hammer.
As he gripped the divine weapon again, a strong sense of excitement surged within him.
His instincts urged him to unleash the primal power.
But Li Mo held back.
Reason told him that the consequences of swinging this hammer would be hard to bear.
He gently placed the hammer on the ground and then released the empowerment of the world seed.
“Phew...”
Li Mo was drenched in sweat, exhaling deeply.
His body felt weak, but it was still better than the last time when he had fainted outright.
Buzz—
The Panjie Meteor Hammer trembled twice, like a child eager to play.
“Let’s hit something...”
In its excitement, it wanted to hammer something.
Activating the transformation technique of the “Extreme Weapon Slaughter Body,” Li Mo wiped his sweat and said:
“Easy there, we need to be a refined divine weapon.”
“A refined divine weapon shouldn’t strike easily; not only would it hurt people, but it would also harm the flowers and grass.”
Buzz—
The Panjie Meteor Hammer responded with a short vibration.
As Li Mo’s realm deepened, the area of his small world expanded, becoming much more comfortable than the bottom of the Divine Edge Cave, except for the lack of living beings.
“Don’t move around too much.”
Li Mo nodded in satisfaction.
After saying that, he covered the Xuan weapon embryo over the Panjie Meteor Hammer.
Buzz—
A mercury-like metallic liquid enveloped the entire hammer, beginning to vibrate violently.
The Xuan weapon embryo was gradually simulating and imprinting the shape, spirit, and aura of the Panjie Meteor Hammer.
Of course, it was limited to the Xuan weapon level.
“I hope you won’t let me down.”
Li Mo watched for a while before sitting cross-legged.
He hadn’t practiced the Extreme Weapon Slaughter Body in a long time.
Now that he could take the divine weapon out and put it back, honing his physique would naturally become an essential part of his daily routine.
The hammer technique demanded a high level of physical strength and vitality.
Unknowingly, the sunlight outside began to dim.
A figure emerged from behind the waterfall, the cascading water steaming off him, making him look like a freshly forged weapon.
After becoming the master of the divine weapon, practicing with the Panjie Meteor Hammer showed visible progress.
His physical body was advancing toward the next level.
But after empowering the world seed twice, he felt utterly exhausted.
“Good thing I made dinner for tonight at noon.”
Li Ming let out a sigh.
He didn’t stop there; he added a few drops of the millennia-old earth vein spirit milk into the pool.
Once he lay down, enveloped by the essence of the earth vein, his fatigue began to ease.
Activating the Fire Heart Lotus Technique, Li Mo finally had time to examine the hammer he had just imprinted.
“The shape is quite similar to the Panjie Meteor Hammer.”
“The aura is also quite similar, just much weaker.”
“Emmmmm.”
“The Panjie Meteor Hammer’s youthful mini version?”
Li Ming thought that name was a bit too long.
Then he realized, isn’t this just the son of the Panjie Meteor Hammer?
“From now on, I’ll call you Xingzi Chui.”
...
Five days passed in a flash.
Li Ming had been very busy lately.
He was practicing, refining his body, and honing his vitality.
He also had to find time to feed the ice creature and the beautiful master at Qiushui Pavilion.
Even at night, he couldn’t rest, as he had to satisfy the tireless little Princess Jiang.
From time to time, he had to engage in deep discussions with the ice creature... about swordsmanship.
“I’m practically a time management master.”
That evening, Li Mo dragged his weary body back to Qiushui Pavilion.
He poured himself a pot of water and gulped it down.
Sitting at the stone table, he sighed:
“I don’t want to move; I really don’t want to cook today...”
“Man is iron, rice is steel. My precious disciple, you’re so tired; how can you skip a meal?”
Shang Wu rested her chin on her hand, speaking with righteous indignation.
Li Mo shot her a glance. So, why don’t you lend a hand, Master?
Shang Wu raised her chin, smugly declaring, “I’m utterly clueless in the kitchen.”
?
So what are you so proud of?
At that moment, the ice creature spoke up:
“Then how about I go...”
“No need! x2”
Both master and disciple spoke in unison.
Shang Wu, startled from her near-death state, sat up, and Li Mo’s fatigue vanished in an instant as he dashed into the kitchen.
The Wind Shadow Step finally found its purpose.
“Little Bing, didn’t you practice in the Ice Fire Pool all day today? You should rest well,” Shang Wu said, worried she might overexert herself.
Ying Bing, sitting quietly and sipping tea, furrowed her brows.
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