Chapter 538
She felt that it was almost certain, but the other members of the Celestial Clan were unaware.
“Have we met before?”
“Where would we have met?”
Feng Zhi shook her head, not intending to explain further.
Li Mo pointed at the bright red flower-patterned cotton coat draped over her: “I can’t help but feel that this outfit doesn’t quite match the standards of Tiancheng, does it?”
Feng Zhi replied, “I just like these colorful clothes; they’re quite common.”
“Are you serious?”
“Absolutely.”
Seeing her unwavering confidence, he stroked his chin, feeling that her earnest tone was like looking into a mirror.
No wonder she was a natural performer... uh, the best leading actor; he could see the traces of her act at a glance.
“Feng Zhi, what are you talking about with him? Haven’t you started yet?”
A voice came from the side, faintly resonating like thunder.
It was Lei Ze, the Celestial Clan member who descended with the thunder. He was bare-chested, muscles bulging, and sporting a bald head.
Feng Zhi nodded, “Let’s begin.”
Li Mo suppressed his doubts and drew the long sword from his waist.
Old Li had said that if one’s martial arts realm was sufficient, the upper clan of Tiancheng would bestow their power, allowing martial arts to truly resonate with the heavens and earth.
He often wondered how to achieve this on his own.
He had heard that some powerful mortals in Rencheng could do it.
Unfortunately, he didn’t have enough time to try...
“Come over here!”
“Who’s coming over?”
“Ahem, sorry, this is the starting move of my martial arts. Since it’s a complete demonstration...”
“... Just get on with it.”
Swish—
As soon as the words fell, the long sword traced a stunning arc.
It seemed casual, yet it was as swift as a startled deer, fierce and paradoxical, making one feel as if they were full of flaws.
With every movement, his momentum soared to its peak.
“Hmm... this kid.”
Even the usually calm and unperturbed Celestial Clan members cast curious glances, sensing something unusual.
In their eyes, Li Mo’s swordsmanship was already faintly resonating with certain frequencies of the world.
If he were to receive the Celestial Clan’s power, it would likely surge to a level they would have to take seriously.
No wonder Feng Zhi had spoken with him for so long earlier.
It turned out she had known in advance that the Li family had such a promising talent...
The Celestial Clan members were no longer as detached from worldly affairs as before.
Now, they were spreading their names through various noble families, making themselves known to the world. Influenced by Jiang Yu, they understood the importance of power...
What none of them expected was that after watching, Feng Zhi said:
“I can’t pass on my power to you. Next time, bring another member of the Li family.”
“Why won’t you wear it?”
Lei Ze asked, puzzled.
“...”
Feng Zhi thought to herself that she would dare to.
Her intention in passing on the Li family’s legacy was solely to protect them.
“I have my own plans,” Feng Zhi shook her head.
Lei Ze, Chun Mang, Yan Rong, and the other Celestial Clan members didn’t press further.
But this scene made Old Li anxious.
Losing the legacy meant not just losing power.
It also meant losing the strong support of the Celestial Clan behind them.
But it didn’t make sense. Did Xiao Li offend her during their conversation?
“Li Mo, Li Mo!” Old Li frantically gestured to him.
“Alas...”
Li Mo sighed. He didn’t really care himself.
But he wasn’t a lone wolf; he couldn’t just think of himself.
So he quietly took out a hammer from his sleeve.
Whoosh—crack!
With a single strike, the wind surged, thunder roared, and the stars trembled.
Suddenly, the surroundings darkened, and the stars in the sky ceased their mysterious movements. Threads of indescribable energy seemed to connect them to the hammer.
A magnificent spectacle appeared without warning.
“!!”
The martial artists from the various families in the city changed their expressions; this had surpassed their understanding of martial arts.
Without the Celestial Clan’s blessing.
Just relying on a hammer, he could invoke the power of heaven and earth?
Even in Mo City, few could achieve this, and they were all of advanced age.
Even the Celestial Clan members leaned back slightly, lost in thought.
After a few seconds of silence...
“Feng Zhi, you can’t be serious? I want this kid!”
“Why would it be up to you? My thunder is more suited for him!”
“With his strength, he should team up with me; moving mountains and filling seas would be a piece of cake.”
The Celestial Clan members spoke up, each unwilling to back down.
The reason was simple.
This power, even without accepting their legacy, would surely elevate him to become a member of the Celestial Clan in the future. Such cases, though rare, were not without precedent.
At this moment, they no longer viewed Li Mo as a mere mortal but as a potential peer.
“Enough of the noise!”
Feng Zhi stomped her foot and shouted.
A thousand thoughts raced through her mind.
She never expected that the seemingly ordinary mortal, Li Village Chief, would be reborn in the city as a martial artist, with such exceptional talent. Had he been hiding his abilities back at the Li residence?
If he had been born in Tiancheng, what would have happened?!
Yet, he chose not to reveal it until now, under the watchful eyes of everyone.
What should she do now? Should she really let Li Mo accept the legacy from another clan member?
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Chapter 611: We All Agree to Send You as an Undercover Agent
“Feng Zhi, why are you acting so strangely today?”
“If you don’t want it, that’s fine, but why are you stopping us?”
“Could it be that this kid has ulterior motives?”
“Doesn’t seem like it; he looks like a righteous gentleman. My eyes are sharp; I can’t be wrong.”
“Feng Zhi, have you lost your mind lately?”
The Celestial Clan members were baffled by Feng Zhi’s behavior.
Feng Zhi fell silent. Under the gaze of so many, she didn’t know how to explain. Should she say this was about the Ying family?
She wanted to say it, but Ying Bing wasn’t in the city at the moment.
Moreover, even if Jiang Yu didn’t say it, she could tell he was wary of Ying Bing.
And judging by Li Mo’s demeanor, he had clearly forgotten his past. Whether the Celestial Clan believed it was secondary; Li Mo himself probably looked completely confused.
How to explain?
Feng Zhi racked her brain, and after a moment, she waved her hand, surrounding them with a wind barrier to isolate the outside noise.
“What’s going on, so mysterious?” Lei Ze asked.
Feng Zhi took a deep breath:
“At this point, I won’t hide my plans any longer.”
“What plans?”
“I’ve long intended to send someone to Mo City to gather information. I’ve been observing this candidate for a long time, and that person is Li Mo!”
“??”
The Celestial Clan members leaned back slightly.
Among the noble families beneath them, many had hinted at this place.
Initially, they didn’t pay much attention, as they thought it was just a conflict among the lower classes. Who would interfere in their pets’ fights?
But recently, that city had grown increasingly powerful, even producing entities that could threaten the Celestial Clan.
“I intended to carry this out secretly and inform you of the results later, but I didn’t expect him to be even more outstanding than I imagined.”
Feng Zhi spoke with a serious tone.
If this plan succeeded, Li Mo would return to his homeland and resolve his glaring issues.
Having dealt with mortals for so long, her mind was quite agile now; she had really outdone herself this time.
“Li Mo... Mo City... Did you start planning this over a decade ago?”
“Exactly. Now he possesses great talent, strong martial arts, is still young, and has long aspired to slay demons and monsters, often associating with the knife-wielders. Such a talent will surely be valued.”
Feng Zhi was getting into the groove and added:
“Unifying the three cities is also the long-held wish of the Jiang Emperor; this is very important.”
The Celestial Clan members sighed, no longer saying much.
Feng Zhi was truly ambitious.
...
Below, everyone was congratulating Li Mo.
In their eyes, he had attracted so much attention from the upper clans of Tiancheng, even prompting closed-door discussions. His future achievements were bound to be limitless.
What everyone was curious about now was which Celestial Clan he would accept the legacy from.
Before long, a voice came from above:
“Li Mo, step forward.”
“Go on.”
Old Li patted him on the shoulder, and Li Mo ascended the steps, walking up to the peak of the jade platform.
As soon as he stepped forward, all sounds were drowned out by the wind, and many scrutinizing gazes fell upon him.
Li Mo cupped his hands in salute, returning the scrutiny with calmness.
Old Li had introduced him to most of these Celestial Clan members, and he remembered them well.
If he really had to choose one, he would probably pick...
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