Chapter 397
At this moment, Qin Yuzhi, looking as if she had just woken up, walked into the kitchen. Upon seeing Li Mo, she sensed something was off.
"Did you double cultivate with Xiao Bing'er last night?"
"Huh? What are you talking about? I can't hear you clearly."
Li Mo clanged the pot, making a sharp sound.
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Qin Yuzhi and Tian Miao fell silent, clearly aware that he was pretending not to hear.
Turning back, they caught sight of the cold and ethereal Han Xianzi, who practiced swordplay in the courtyard every morning.
It seemed she was on the verge of breaking through.
Even faster than Xiao Li!
After all, Li Mo's Qi Tian Dou Zhan Yi (the Will of the Battle of Heaven) was a rather unique observation method that relied heavily on combat, far less convenient than observing the Yu Huang Shen (the Jade Phoenix Deity).
"You've got quite the knack for this, Tian Miao. It seems you’ve grasped the essence of the Yan Tian Sect pretty well."
Qin Yuzhi couldn't help but marvel.
"What do you mean?"
"Even before marriage, things are already flourishing. Just imagine how it will be once you actually tie the knot."
Tian Miao nodded.
In principle, nicknames weren't her decision to make; she could only offer suggestions. Ultimately, what ended up on the Qianlong List was up to her master.
But lately, she had been feeling a bit soft-hearted.
She had initially planned to return to the Yan Tian Sect and subtly hint to her master about slightly altering Li Mo's nickname.
But now it seemed unnecessary—at least, "Wang Qi Dou Hun" (the Soul of the Flourishing Wife) could stay as it was.
Time flew by.
"The acupoints are full."
The light of the Yu Huang Shen in the boudoir dimmed once more. Ying Bing sat at the head of the bed, quietly waiting.
To better merge the Tai Yin Shen Yi (the Will of the Dark Moon) with the Bai Qin Huang Xing (the Form of the Hundred Birds Phoenix), she needed to start planning as soon as she stepped into the seventh acupoint. At the very least, both had to break through together.
So she was waiting for Li Mo.
Strangely enough, breaking through during double cultivation was often easier.
And he was close too.
The Tong Tian Dai Bing Tuozi (the Ice Block of Heaven) decided to bring him along.
"If he tries anything again..."
Ying Bing's gaze darkened as she picked up the Yue Zhong Yin (the Moon's Shadow) and lightly brushed her fingers along the sword's spine.
Hmm, she would hang the Yue Zhong Yin above the bed later.
Just as she was lost in thought.
【Reminder: Seven days remain until the next ranking.】
【The punishment for this round's loser is to plant forty-nine strawberries.】
"Time flies so fast..."
Ying Bing murmured to herself.
At that moment, Li Mo stepped into the boudoir and immediately spotted the cold Xianzi holding a beautifully crafted divine sword.
"Bing Tuozi, what are you doing with that sword?"
"I..."
Ying Bing lowered her gaze for a moment before speaking coldly:
"Xiao Yue said she wants to find a friend too."
"Don't you carry your hammer everywhere?"
PS: Seeking support for charging -3-
**Chapter 439: A Bad Habit of Licking Fingers - Bing Tuozi's Breakthrough**
"She really is a beautiful friend."
Li Mo examined the long sword, which gleamed like moonlight on frost, stroking his chin.
He had long wanted to find a good friend for his hammer. It was rare that it wasn't just a pipe dream to fool the hammer, but why did it have to be during double cultivation that the hammer went off to play with Xiao Yue? What was he supposed to do with another hammer popping up in his pocket?
But Bing Tuozi had already brought out her good friend.
Divine weapons and their masters were, in a sense, connected in spirit. Thus, the hammer in his small world was already spinning excitedly in circles.
As a proud member of the Qianlong Fourth, could he not withstand this little test?
Xiao Li, with his iron will, gritted his teeth and summoned the power of the world to bring out the hammer.
"The hammer is a bit fierce, with a sharp edge, huh?"
The hammer, once summoned, remained quiet, almost shyly vibrating as if greeting him.
At that moment, the Yue Zhong Yin also slipped from Bing Tuozi's palm.
The two weapons resonated, like two whales searching for each other's frequency.
Surprisingly harmonious.
Seeing this, Bing Tuozi's eyes softened.
"Hello, I'm Hammer Bao~" her voice was deep.
"Hello, I'm Xiao Yue," came a soft reply.
"Let's go catch some water mothers!"
"?"
Ying Bing turned around to find Li Mo sitting on the cold jade bed, animatedly voicing the conversation between the two divine weapons.
"Are they really saying that?"
"The content doesn't matter; the meaning is what counts."
Li Mo was actually quite curious.
Among the hundred prodigies on the Qianlong List, he was the only one whose weapon was a hammer.
They say swords are the kings of weapons, spears are the rulers, and knives are the courage of all weapons. Every weapon has its own elegant title, but what is a hammer?
"Weapons aren't as complicated as people."
Ying Bing said, pulling up a chair and extending her cool, delicate hand to Li Mo.
"Bing Tuozi, why don't you come to bed?"
Ying Bing's gaze was both playful and reproachful:
"But you don't have a hammer in your pocket anymore."
"????"
Li Mo rubbed her icy little hand, and a scene flashed before his eyes: Bing Tuozi cradled in his arms, her silver teeth lightly biting as if she wanted to take a nibble.
So, when she came in, she was already waiting to find a friend for her divine weapon?
Her gaze seemed to say:
"Without Hammer Bao, how will you explain what's in your pocket?"
"You said you wanted to find a friend for Hammer Bao; turns out it was like this."
Li Mo suspected he had fallen into Bing Tuozi's trap, but he had no evidence.
"Weren't we supposed to agree on this?" Ying Bing said, her expression unchanged, tilting her head slightly.
Bing Tuozi didn't quite understand what he was saying.
Xiao Li felt a bit suspicious, still sensing something was off, but just as he opened his mouth to ask, a Bodhi fruit was shoved into his mouth.
To enhance the effects of double cultivation, Li Mo always brought some small fruits, like the Ti Hun Bodhi fruit.
"Let's practice," Ying Bing said, picking up one for herself.
These heavenly materials and earthly treasures weren't as effective as pills, but the best part was that they had no side effects.
And they tasted delightful.
With a fruit stuffed in his mouth, Li Mo could still speak: "So..."
"Is one not enough?"
Ying Bing shoved another fruit into his mouth, her fingertips glistening.
"But..."
"You're in a good mood today."
"Mm mm."
Thus, Xiao Li's cheeks bulged, and he stammered, unable to say anything.
He was almost drooling.
Ying Bing bit her delicate lips, a hint of joy flickering in her eyes. Perhaps it was the sudden relaxation of her mood, but she inexplicably licked her fingertips.
After doing so, she froze, likely due to the arrival of spring, as a faint blush crept up her fair neck.
"!"
Li Mo was taken aback, but unfortunately, he couldn't say a word.
So today's double cultivation, as always, proceeded in a rather convoluted manner.
Li Mo had once wondered how a dignified leader of the Huan Shen Sect, a master of the Yin-Yang Dao, could fall to the level of an ancestor of the He Huan Sect.
Now he understood; he was simply too young.
If it weren't for that wisp of celestial energy, he might have gone astray on the very first day.
After all, how many could withstand such trials?
Time passed.
The moon hung high in the sky, at the peak of the Tai Yin Shen Yi's power during the day.
Sitting on the bed, Li Mo suddenly felt a familiar yet strange wave approaching the Tai Yin Shen Yi in his small world, like an eternal flow of light illuminating the past.
Bing Tuozi was about to break through?
Li Mo opened his eyes to see Ying Bing before him, a divine pattern glowing on her brow, mysterious and noble.
He could sense the Yin and Yang energies transforming into nourishing essence for the soul, continuously impacting the seventh acupoint under her control.
Without needing to say much, Li Mo instinctively knew what she needed at that moment.
His true essence and the Yang energy accumulated within him ignited all at once.
For some reason, he suddenly felt like he was back in a video game, smashing the crystal, rolling his face across the keyboard and unleashing all his skills.
Finally, the crystal shattered!
【Congratulations, host! Successfully invested in 'Ying Bing,' assisting her in breaking through to the Divine Vision of the Seven Acupoints.】
【Investment feedback: Huang Long Guan Shen Tu (the Yellow Dragon Divine Vision Map).】
Before him appeared a vision of victory—no, a flawless jade-like face. Bing Tuozi was looking at him, her eyes now filled with the serene glow of moonlight, as if the Tai Yin was gazing down upon the world.
But she pursed her lips and lowered her gaze:
"Now it's my turn to help you."
"Just do your best; no need to force it."
Li Mo was only a hair's breadth away from the Divine Vision of the Seven Acupoints.
But the problem was that the Da Sheng Shen Yi (the Will of the Great Sage) couldn't be observed; it could only be enhanced through combat.
And the Da Sheng Shen Yi and Tai Yin Shen Yi had to progress in tandem for him to break through.
Ying Bing nodded slightly, her fingertip pressing against Li Mo's brow.
In the autumn waters of the night, a faint bell rang at the entrance of the courtyard. Tian Miao had been staying at the Qing Yuan Sect for quite some time, and with important matters at hand, she prepared to leave that night.
But just as she reached the courtyard gate, her steps faltered.
"The wave of Tai Yin Shen Yi..."
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