Chapter 405
Xiao Li and Bing Tuozi are now the treasures of the sect.
As soon as Li Mo had a need, Xue Jing, who was like a half-grandmaster to him, agreed without hesitation, setting aside everything else.
“Huh?”
Qiu Xi looked bewildered. Enhance strength? What could that possibly do?
Enhance the chubby flesh on his belly?
“Little Bao, are you sure you got the right recipe from Li?”
“Absolutely! It’s these materials,” Tang Xiaobao nodded confidently.
As a human walking herbal analysis machine from Dan Ding Peak, his chances of making a mistake were very low.
So the problem must lie with—
Qiu Xi glanced at the woman in the blue dress beside him.
“Fang Shimei, maybe you should take a look at Li Shidi. Has he been practicing too hard lately? Too much pressure might have affected his mind.”
“Yeah, we should check. This doesn’t sound like a small issue.”
The two wore serious expressions as they took Tang Xiaobao and headed toward the main hall.
Meanwhile, in the main hall.
“Xiao Mo, have you been feeling unwell lately?”
“Hmm?”
Li Mo was sitting at the table, just lifting his teacup when he noticed Xue Lao staring at him.
“I don’t feel sick. If anything, I feel a bit too healthy.”
“Forget it, I’ll take a look anyway.”
“Sure.”
Li Mo rolled up his sleeves and extended his hand for Xue Lao to check his pulse.
After a moment, Xue Jing muttered in confusion, “Strange, the pulse is normal. What could be going on?”
“Master, I suspect Li Shidi’s issue isn’t physical, but mental!”
“?”
Seeing the two who had just walked in with Tang Xiaobao, Li Mo’s head was filled with question marks.
Is this how alchemists greet each other? Calling someone’s mind into question right off the bat? No wonder people say alchemists have strange tempers.
Xue Jing cleared his throat and introduced, “This is my second disciple, Xi Miao. Her talent in alchemy rivals my own, and she has developed many exceptional elixirs.”
Then he pointed to the woman with the oval face.
“This is Fang Hong, who has inherited my medical skills. She is truly a prodigy.”
“Now the Alchemy Institute is under their management, and your matter needs to be handled by them personally.”
Li Mo nodded, “Well, since they are Xue Lao’s disciples, I’m sure I can trust them.”
“Li Shidi, we’re not so sure about you!” Qiu Xi couldn’t help but say seriously.
Fang Hong squinted at Li Mo, seemingly trying to discern any symptoms.
“I know of a vicious curse. Those afflicted develop cognitive impairments, mistaking dirt and stones for delicacies, and even treasures found in the restroom.”
“…”
Li Mo glanced at Xue Lao, feeling that the elder had more authority on this matter.
“What are you looking at me for?”
Xue Jing glared, feeling that his disciple’s gaze lacked respect.
Fang Hong continued, “Moreover, those under the curse not only have disordered spirits but also develop red marks on their necks resembling peach blossoms.”
As her words fell, everyone turned to look at Xiao Li.
To be precise, they were all looking at Xiao Li’s neck.
Li Mo, confused, pulled out a mirror from his system space to take a look, and then his body jolted.
“!”
It’s true!
Forget about some curse; he almost got tangled up in that.
Li Mo cleared his throat, “Actually, this is a seal that Bing Tuozi helped me with.”
“A seal? What could cause that?” Qiu Xi asked, puzzled.
“Mosquito bites.”
“????”
Fang Hong became even more certain, “Master, I told you! Li Shidi is definitely having issues with his spirit!”
“Alright, enough. He’s fine.”
Xue Jing sighed as he looked at the two, a hint of pity and exasperation in his eyes.
Can the two of you even compare to Xiao Bao in terms of cleverness?
Qiu Xi then asked, “So why did Li Shidi ask us to concoct that strange thing?”
“Oh, it’s because of this.”
Li Mo tugged at his collar to cover his neck, “You see, this seasoning pack can’t directly enhance my cultivation level, and it’s not for me to eat; it’s for the people of Nanjiang.”
“And while it looks simple, I’m worried you might not be able to make it.”
After all, the world of Jiutian Shidi doesn’t have the industrialization of the previous life.
Xiao Bao only restored the raw materials.
As for whether the miraculous alchemy could somewhat replicate the taste of instant noodles, to be honest, Xiao Li wasn’t sure.
But the power of the masses was indeed crucial for him.
He was counting on these seasoning packs to help him project the divine form of the Great Dao sooner.
“What is this? I’ll make it happen for you.”
Qiu Xi couldn’t stand being told he couldn’t do something.
At that moment, Fang Hong pulled on him and said, “Master, we’re more than happy to help Li Shidi, but we still have a batch of elixirs for the Chi Jing Gang that aren’t finished. If we delay the delivery, we’ll have to pay tenfold in compensation.”
“Then just pay it.”
“A lot.”
“Doesn’t matter, I’ll cover it.”
Li Mo’s consciousness entered the system space, thought for a moment, but ultimately decided not to bring out the gold mountain.
He just couldn’t let it go.
With a thud—
Box after box landed on the ground.
When opened, the dazzling light illuminated the entire hall.
Are you compensating the Chi Jing Gang, or are you buying the Chi Jing Gang?
The seriousness on Qiu Xi’s face quickly dissolved into confusion, then soon turned resolute.
He looked at Fang Hong and said solemnly, “How can we delay Li Shidi’s matter? Especially since it’s a significant issue benefiting the people of Nanjiang. This shows a complete lack of vision!”
Fang Hong: “…”
In any case, during the following time, Dan Ding Peak remained busy.
However, the refreshing scent of elixirs seemed to be shifting toward the aroma of the cafeteria.
Days passed in the blink of an eye.
With a pair of sunglasses he had crafted himself, Li Mo arrived at the Xi Yang Yang Hot Pot Restaurant.
Oh, what a coincidence.
As soon as he entered, he heard the chatter of various martial artists, who had been drinking and discussing the world.
“The Qianlong List is really lively this time.”
“I never expected that we’d have a top three contender from our Ziyang Prefecture!”
---
Chapter 450: Why Emphasize It’s Black
“Top three on the Qianlong List?”
The owner of the Xi Yang Yang Hot Pot Restaurant, wearing sunglasses, found a corner table that seemed unremarkable, but his ears were perked up.
To be honest, it’s hard to take advantage of someone when you’re in their debt.
Tian Miao had been mooching off food and drink at Qiushui Pavilion for so many days. How could he still call himself the Divine Hammer Little Overlord?
“Li, Li Da Ge?”
Just as Li Mo was about to listen to the martial artists’ gossip, he heard someone calling him from behind. It was Princess Jiang, with a towel draped over her shoulder, holding a menu, seemingly ready to take orders from the guests.
“What are you doing here?”
“Look, do you like it?”
Li Mo pulled out another pair of sunglasses from his pocket.
Though small, the sunglasses were made from exquisite materials. The frame was crafted from frost silver and red fire copper, mixed using the method of divine treasures, while the lenses were obtained from his master.
Yes, some of the eyes from the divine statues his master had shattered were adorned with top-grade ink jade, and the inscriptions inside the lenses were carved using unknown techniques.
The effects of the inscriptions varied.
Ultimately, one pair that could enhance presence and aura was meant to be gifted to Princess Jiang.
“Wow! I…”
Jiang Chulong was so excited that her mouth opened to express her surprise, but Li Mo placed a finger to his lips, signaling her to keep it down.
So she happily took the cloth strip and, mimicking Li Da Ge, put on the sunglasses.
“How do I look?”
“Very spirited!”
“Really?”
“Yeah, and if you don’t want to make eye contact with others, it’s fine. Once you wear the sunglasses, no one will know where you’re looking. If someone tries to bully you, just put your hands on your hips!”
Seeing the timid little Jiang turn cool for the first time, Li Mo couldn’t help but smile, then he struck a pose with his hands on his hips.
Princess Jiang followed suit.
At that moment, the group of martial artists who had been talking finished their drinks and turned to call for the waiter, only to see the cool little Jiang and Li Mo striking a pose, looking quite impressive.
And it seemed like the gaze behind the lenses was staring right at them?
As if saying, “What the hell are you looking at?”
“!”
If the waiter was wearing sunglasses and had his hands on his hips, would you still ask him to take your order?
So the man turned back around, no longer boasting.
“Those sunglasses seem too effective; they’ve left the guests speechless.”
“Li Da Ge, what are you listening to?”
“Listening to the Qianlong List. I’m about to prepare to head to the Imperial Capital, so I need to know what opponents I’ll be facing.”
Li Mo said this with a serious expression, as if it had nothing to do with hammers or anything else.
“Li Da Ge, you’re so meticulous.”
Table of Contents
