Chapter 188
Li Mo recalled the purpose of "Dugu Jiu Jian."
Time passed.
After countless trials and tribulations.
A thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole; finally, the barrier blocking the passage showed the first subtle crack.
From there, things became simple.
Crack—
He didn’t know how long it had been.
In Li Mo's sea of consciousness, a sound of shattering echoed, so faint that it seemed even his ears couldn’t hear it.
The second passage, everything fell into place!
In an instant, he felt as if he had entered a new realm!
He also sensed the faint weariness of the one who had just controlled his consciousness.
Before he could feel joy, Li Mo opened his eyes.
"Bing Tuozi?"
"It's nothing..."
Ying Bing's face was slightly pale, a hint of glimmer appearing on her forehead as she chuckled and shook her head.
She was indeed a bit tired, but a subtle joy surged within her heart.
Her bright moon could still shine upon him...
"Thank you."
"Just a small effort."
"Our consciousness is still connected; do you think I don’t know you... How about I help you relax a bit?"
"Huh?"
"For example, a massage. I happen to know a unique massage technique, and this chair is just right for it..."
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...
P.S.: Sorry for the delay, my rent was due, and the landlord came to collect this morning. Then the moving company arrived at noon, so I’m late.
I won’t skimp on updates; I’ll grab a bite to eat first.
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Chapter 201: "Why Are You Locking Me Up, Senior Brother?"
"Massage technique..."
"Massage chair?"
Ying Bing's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her beautiful Danfeng eyes narrowing.
It was evident that her previously light smile had vanished, seamlessly transforming into an icy demeanor, as cold as a celestial being.
Li Mo: "!"
He sensed that the heart lake of Bing Tuozi, as strong as Ming Yu, seemed to ripple slightly at this moment.
Is something awkward happening?
He hadn’t said anything, after all.
It was just a massage... Speaking of massages, Li Mo couldn’t help but think of "Nianhua Zhi."
Ahem, there seemed to be some techniques in there that could definitely make one blush.
For instance, threading a needle with skill... Orchid brushing jade... Two dragons seizing pearls...
Just as he was lost in thought, her soft voice floated into his ears:
"Right now... it’s still connected."
Referring to the second layer of "Phoenix Ming Tian Ze."
While mental communication might not allow them to know each other's thoughts, at least not at this stage, they could vaguely sense each other's emotional fluctuations.
But that little bit of ambiguity was enough.
"....."
The girl's gaze seemed to say, 'I hear your excuses.'
It made Li Mo suddenly feel a sense of 'we're back, everything's back.'
"Well, about that unique technique... don’t you think 'Phoenix Ming Tian Ze' as a dual cultivation method also..."
Bang—
The wooden door slammed shut.
"I'm going to Jian Cheng to give a lecture tomorrow; I need to rest."
"Okay, you too."
Bing Tuozi's voice came through the door.
"Alright."
Li Mo sighed helplessly.
From now on, he had to be cautious when using the second layer of "Phoenix Ming Tian Ze."
Though he was a gentleman, he was still a man, and it was only natural for his thoughts to wander...
That was normal; everyone has various emotions and thoughts, even Bing Tuozi had moments when her heart lake rippled.
If he thought about it, even a tiny thought could be magnified a thousandfold...
Ahem, he was thinking too deeply!
Li Mo returned to his room; he still had to teach Princess Xiao Jiang and then gather his energy.
Copying strange stones was an extremely mentally exhausting task.
As he pushed the door back into his room.
"Speaking of which, it feels more normal when Bing Tuozi is cold and icy..."
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The next day.
Yunzhou's autumn always arrives a bit earlier.
In spring and autumn, it often drizzles, with clouds shrouding the land, adding a touch of ethereal mystery to this place.
"No wonder it used to be a hub for swordsmen."
As Li Mo stepped outside, he saw Senior Brother Ouyang holding his head, sitting there in existential doubt.
The smell of alcohol wafted heavily from him.
"How much did he drink?"
"Ouyang has had a breakup."
Shen Yunfei whispered.
"Huh? What happened?"
Li Mo was taken aback.
When did Senior Brother Ouyang ever have a relationship?
Wasn’t he an artist? It’s well-known that artists often have tumultuous love lives.
Shen Yunfei continued, "Yesterday at Baohuan Tower, a beautiful woman recognized Junior Brother Ouyang and praised his artwork. They hit it off."
"Isn’t that great?" Li Mo glanced at Ouyang.
Shen Yunfei went on, "But the story took a turn."
"The more they talked, the more they felt like soulmates. That beautiful woman said Junior Brother Ouyang's painting skills were exquisite, and since he was the artist of 'The Overbearing Empress Loves Me,' she asked him to sketch her portrait."
"Who knew, in the end, Junior Brother Ouyang was love-struck!"
"Love-struck?!"
Li Mo's expression turned serious.
Though Ouyang was a bit greedy and had some questionable thoughts, overall, he was a good person.
Besides, did those who bullied Senior Brother Ouyang not know he was from Qingyuan Sect?
"Unfortunately, the one who stole his love was someone Ouyang couldn’t do anything about."
Shen Yunfei's expression was strange.
Li Mo waved his hand, saying seriously, "Even though our elders aren’t around, I still have some influence in Hongyun Jian Cheng!"
Li Mo walked up behind Ouyang and patted his shoulder.
"Come on, Senior Brother, cheer up. We won’t lose face. Just tell me who that person is; don’t hold back."
Ouyang looked up.
Seeing the serious face in front of him, his mask of pain only deepened.
He raised his hand to point...
"Huh?"
Li Mo realized Ouyang was pointing at him.
Could it be he hadn’t sobered up?
Li Mo shifted to the left.
Ouyang’s finger moved over too.
Li Mo shifted to the right.
Ouyang’s finger followed again.
Li Mo: "?"
What’s going on here?
"Li Shidi."
Shen Yunfei sighed, hesitating to continue, "That woman not only wanted a portrait but also wanted Junior Brother Ouyang to return to his old profession."
Return to his old profession?
It was well-known that Senior Brother Ouyang's original profession was...
"The male and female leads are Jiang Chen and her."
Li Mo: "......."
So she wanted a painter to draw her favorite girl and her own fan art? That was just self-sabotage...
Just thinking about it was painful, too painful.
After a moment of silence.
He consoled, "Artists often have tumultuous love lives; the more heartbreak, the better the art."
"You’ll definitely become a great painter, famous throughout the world, and your name will be remembered in history."
If the Divine Eye of Destiny said so, it must be true.
Senior Brother Ouyang burst into tears.
It was clear he was genuinely heartbroken.
Everyone: "...."
Shidi, you really know how to comfort people.
Li Mo, feeling awkward yet curious, said, "Wait a minute, Senior Brother seems a bit too heartbroken."
Shen Yunfei and Xu Zhiqing exchanged glances. Are you sure it’s not because of you?
Just to be safe.
Li Mo activated the Divine Eye of Destiny and took a look.
Then he raised an eyebrow.
【Name: Ouyang】
【Age: 27】
【Root Bone: Master of Danqing.】
【Realm: Observing Spirit, Four Passages.】
【Destiny: Blue Purple】
【Evaluation: Extremely talented in painting women; 'The Overbearing Empress Loves Me' made him rich, and after suffering heartbreak, he will make great strides in his art.】
【Recent Encounter: Met a female fan disguised as Yin Mianmian and fell for her charms, now crying in a storm.】
Yin Mianmian is still in Yunzhou?
She stayed in Yunzhou, and since I didn’t go to Baohuan Tower yesterday, she sought out the relatively close Senior Brother Ouyang...
"Was she coming for me?"
Li Mo's heart sank.
That Saintess of the Drizzle Tower, her strength lies not in combat...
And he didn’t know if this was her personal action or related to the Drizzle Tower.
"By the way, Shidi, the sect sent word that Elder Qian, Elder Xue, and others are already on their way."
"That’s great."
Li Mo felt a bit relieved.
The elders were still shrewd and reliable; they must have thought of the potential trouble and came to provide support.
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