Chapter 214
But as soon as she turned her back, an unusual sensation crept up behind her.
“What... did you drop?”
“Bai Guo Tian Xiang Oil.” (Bai Guo Tian Xiang Oil: a fragrant oil made from various fruits, known for its soothing properties.)
“Hmm...”
She could indeed smell the fragrance.
Yet, she couldn’t understand why, at first, that drop of liquid felt a bit warm, but then it faded away.
Her skin felt slightly warm...
That electric-like sensation seemed to intensify...
“Do you feel anything?”
“Nothing.”
“Really? Nothing at all?”
“Hmm...”
Lost in thought, Xiao Li suddenly sensed something was off.
When she pressed her side, her hand curled slightly.
When she pressed her thigh, her toes tensed up a bit.
It even had a switch...
“Are you sure you don’t feel anything?” Li Mo’s gaze was skeptical.
“No.”
Just as Ying Bing’s words fell...
【Ding Dong——】
【Detected that the host feels completely numb when touched.】
【The system has kindly increased your sensitivity by 50%.】
“?”
Her eyes opened wide, a hint of confusion flickering within.
The same sensation.
Even the areas were similar.
As her hand made contact with her skin, Master Li was completely unaware that he had inadvertently pressed against her rear.
“Phew...”
Ying Bing slightly shrank her neck, but she couldn’t hide the blush creeping up her neck, her heart racing.
Li Mo: “.....”
Such a proud ice queen.
No wonder she could become the Empress of the Phoenix Heaven, right?
Time passed.
【Congratulations, host! You have successfully invested in ‘Ying Bing’ and helped her regulate her energy.】
【You have a pending investment reward to claim.】
“Did you fall asleep?”
Seeing Ying Bing motionless, Li Mo felt a bit strange himself.
He then left with a serious demeanor.
Though his steps were somewhat awkward and clumsy.
As he heard the footsteps fade away and the door close, a soft sound of breathing filled the room.
Ying Bing finally opened her eyes, slightly dazed, but unfortunately, Master Li had gone to take a shower and didn’t see the complexity in her eyes, tinged with the night’s shadows.
【Detected that the host has completed the punishment conditions. Rewards are being distributed...】
【Reward One: Qing Luan Wings】
【Qing Luan Wings】: “When activated with true essence, it allows the body to be as light as a feather. When manifested with the soul, it can soar through the skies and reduce the suppression of internal realms.”
【Reward Two: Yue Po Crystal】
【Yue Po Crystal】: “A fragment of the ancient moon that fell from the heavens when the path of the Taiyin was perfected, enhancing the quality of the soul.”
【Reward Three: Demon-Slaying Gourd】
...
The system’s punishment was finally complete.
Yet now, she suddenly felt too drained to even glance at the rewards, as if her limbs had lost all strength.
“This is the third punishment.”
“Each one worse than the last...”
Ying Bing changed into a new outfit, staring blankly at the moonlight outside.
She could no longer be certain of her own capabilities.
After all, the failures of the past three times were right in front of her.
So... what about next time?
What would it be...?
...
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**Chapter 229: The Genius Ouyang’s Bounty**
In the dead of night, the tavern was silent, save for the rustling of leaves.
And the sound of water splashing in the courtyard.
At this hour, even the dogs were asleep, but Xiao Li couldn’t find rest. This should have been his dual cultivation time with Ying Bing, but now he couldn’t do anything at all.
What kind of person could withstand such a test?
After a cold shower, he calmed down a bit and checked his system rewards.
【You have two rewards pending collection.】
【Congratulations, host! You have received investment feedback: Secret Silver Creation Seal.】
“This feedback came from Yin Mianmian.”
A cool and mysterious small seal landed in his palm, its aura swirling with vitality and obscurity.
As Li Mo regained some composure, his expression turned slightly strange.
He had never truly encountered the extreme form of divine intent; even in a long-established sect like Hengyun Sword City, witnessing the upper forms was considered fortunate.
Clearly, the Creation Seal lived up to its name, capable of upgrading divine intent and seizing the creation of heaven and earth.
Yet, the feedback came from a formidable enemy, which only spoke to the strange twists of fate.
“What a pity I didn’t keep it today.”
Compared to the reward, Xiao Li was more concerned about being targeted by a powerful assassin.
He then checked the reward from Ying Bing:
【Congratulations, host! You have received investment feedback: “Ksitigarbha Sutra, Part One.”】
“A Buddhist scripture?”
Li Mo was momentarily taken aback.
Ying Bing had provided various rare treasures before, but this was the first time a scripture had appeared.
Just when Xiao Li was feeling quite irritable.
So, he took the Buddhist scripture in his left hand. The text was familiar, but he couldn’t make sense of it at all. The material felt special, smooth and delicate, like satin, with a somewhat...
“Wait, what am I even thinking about?”
Li Mo scolded himself, realizing it would be better to use it in conjunction with the relic for better effect.
He then took out the white jade relic.
This relic emitted a faint Buddhist light, its texture warm and smooth, resembling high-quality mutton-fat jade, and it seemed to carry a watery sheen...
Just like Bai Guo Tian Xiang Oil had dripped onto...
Moments later.
Xiao Li confirmed that he had no affinity for enlightenment; he was destined to be disconnected from Buddhism in this lifetime.
“The aftereffects are too strong.”
Li Mo clapped his hands, striking his left hand against his right to dispel the guilt in his heart.
The clapping was quite forceful, echoing loudly.
Clap—
A window not far away swung open, and Ouyang poked his head out, looking like a bird’s nest:
“Li Shidi, I was about to sleep! Why are you still awake at this hour?”
“I usually don’t sleep.”
“Then what do you do?”
“Dual cultivation.”
“......”
Ouyang’s smile froze, his eyelids twitching.
He knew Li Shidi wasn’t lying.
So he clenched his fists tighter, sweating profusely in the heat, trembling with anger.
“Well then, Li Shidi, why are you out in the courtyard tonight?”
“Cough, something happened just now, so I’m... calming down.”
Li Mo didn’t want to elaborate, as just thinking about it was enough to cause trouble.
Had they had a fight?
Otherwise, why would he need to calm down?
Ouyang figured it was likely, so he felt a bit better:
“Li Shidi, I just drew some nice things. Since you seem to appreciate art, want to take a look?”
“Nice things?”
Xiao Li leaned back slightly.
Wait, Ouyang wasn’t relying on his side hustle anymore, was he?
“Why are you back to your old profession, Shixiong? Did you run into some trouble?”
“No, I told you before, this is my hobby.”
“......”
Looking at Ouyang’s dark circles, Li Mo nodded:
“I can tell you’re quite passionate about it.”
“Mainly, it enhances our aesthetic appreciation. Let’s exchange ideas and improve together.”
Ouyang took it as a compliment.
So, under the soft glow of the moon, Ouyang spread out a sketchbook.
“What do you think? Be honest.” He raised an eyebrow.
“Emmmm, it’s okay?”
Xiao Li was quite sincere.
“?”
Ouyang glanced at the sketchbook, which featured stunning figures dressed in revealing outfits, looking somewhat puzzled.
“Li Shidi, don’t tell me you don’t like this style? Wait a moment...”
He flipped through the pages.
“How about this one?”
“Passable.”
“This one?”
“Average... I guess it should be enough to challenge Murong’s weak spot.”
“Wait, Li Shidi, you think this is average?”
Ouyang’s eyes widened, staring intently at Li Mo, only to find the latter’s gaze was clear and devoid of any desire to feign indifference.
Li Shidi was genuinely unmoved.
Mainly...
His aesthetic threshold had been raised by Ying Bing; now, everything seemed inferior to the ice queen.
“Looks like I’ll have to use my latest creation!”
Ouyang suddenly infused his true essence into the sketchbook.
Li Mo was taken aback.
In a daze, he found that the figures in the sketchbook, dressed in revealing outfits, began to move, becoming increasingly lifelike!
They could move?
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