Chapter 600
Elder Qian was still the same old Qian who never picked up money when he went out, even if it meant losing some.
“It does feel a bit off,” Li Mo said as he handed over the Xumi object.
Elder Qian quickly took it, and as he sensed its essence, he froze in place.
No problem at all...
“I clearly bought so many things, so why has my money actually increased? I can’t seem to spend it, no matter what...”
“Dude, you...”
Though he knew he couldn’t win against this kid anymore, he still wanted to punch him a couple of times.
At that moment, Li Mo smiled and said, “Elder Qian, I’ve taken out everything I need from this Xumi object. You can keep the rest for safekeeping.”
“Don’t be modest! Really, you’re the most handsome, dashing, and spirited young man I’ve ever seen. My admiration for you is like the endless flow of the Yangtze River...”
Old Qian’s tone and expression switched in an instant.
His strength was directly related to his wealth.
Before he came this time, he had mentally prepared himself for the money tree to wither...
But he never expected that after buying things, he hadn’t spent a single coin. In fact, Little Mo had even stuffed an extra five hundred Xuanjing into his Xumi object, likely from the auction profits.
The man’s taste seemed to change at every moment.
Just the way Little Li handed over the Xumi object, the flair of that gesture—forget that he already looked like a young man in fine clothes on a spirited steed; even a pig would have looked like the most handsome creature in the world at that moment.
“I only spent a trivial amount of money; the sect has given me much more. There’s no need for you to be so humble, Elder Qian.”
Seeing Old Qian’s dramatic change in expression, Li Mo couldn’t help but chuckle.
He didn’t care about it, really.
But even if he did, he hadn’t lost anything. Just the treasures and the national fortune he had gained were beyond monetary value, and the elders in his sect had never been stingy.
When it came down to it, the Qingyuan Sect had given him more.
“Hmm, it seems that Lan Tian and the folks at Dongzhu Tower are tired today. Shouldn’t we treat them a bit before we leave?”
“Sure, sure! Today, I’ll treat everyone to a pig trotter feast!”
“Wow, Elder Qian, you’re actually treating us to a meal?”
Li Mo looked at him in shock.
But he quickly figured out the reason.
That night, as the lights of Dongzhu Tower lit up, they reflected off the deep, rolling tides of the sea. The already scarce supply of pig trotters in the market sold out in an instant. All the guests who had participated in the auction could stay for dinner.
On the third floor, in a private room, Li Mo didn’t join the feast.
It wasn’t that he wasn’t interested in the pig trotters.
“Ugh...”
Li Mo set down a piece of high-quality sea ginseng, patting his stomach helplessly.
His digestion and absorption abilities were already quite strong, but they still had their limits.
While ordinary people used various heavenly materials and earthly treasures for alchemy, he had just swallowed three at once, and now he was busy transporting the foreign energies into his inner world.
“Only when all three hundred sixty-five points are lit can my inner world’s vitality be considered full.”
“How long will it take if I rely on myself to eat?”
“Is there any martial art that promotes digestion?”
Li Mo brewed a cup of tea to aid digestion and stood by the window, pondering for a moment, but realized he hadn’t heard of any.
But that was fine.
He could ask Bing Tuozi when he got back; perhaps he would have a solution soon.
Suddenly—
A strange wave of energy came from the next room.
Li Mo was taken aback, as if he heard the sound of leaves colliding, creating a symphony of coins clinking.
Next door, Qian Bufan was busy sorting through the Xumi object, his eyes shining with excitement.
At a certain moment, he felt something and burst into hearty laughter.
“It’s easy to learn how to make money, but learning how to spend it is the real challenge!”
A money tree shot up from the ground, golden leaves fluttering in the wind, each leaf shaped like a coin, with his laughing face printed on them.
The bustling market of rare treasures was already lively, and now it began to rain money.
Many exotic treasures resonated, creating a dazzling display of colors all over the market.
At the same time, a familiar voice echoed in Li Mo’s ears.
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully invested in ‘Qian Bufan,’ helping him achieve the outer realm.]
[Investment feedback: One piece of Secret Silver Heavenly Book Seal.]
“Elder Qian has broken through too.”
Li Mo smiled with satisfaction, wiped his nosebleed, muttering, “Why is the sea ginseng so full of yang energy?” He then summoned his cloud and headed towards the East Sea.
He planned to practice his Eight-Nine Profound Art underwater.
...
Meanwhile, in a tavern in the market.
Qiao Ziyu, the elder steward... and a group of Lingxi Sect disciples sat together, silently watching the flourishing money tree in the distance.
When they arrived, they were full of bravado, ready to strike hard, aiming to take a hefty slice from the already meager resources of the Qingyuan Sect.
Then, they would brazenly seize the Gui Xu Atlas at the auction and return home triumphant.
Finally, at the Qingyuan Sect’s grand ceremony and engagement banquet, they would showcase their kingly demeanor, letting all the heroes see who the true powerhouse of the state was.
What went wrong?
Oh, the story probably started with a pig trotter...
At that moment, a Lingxi Sect disciple returned from outside.
“Hey, today Dongzhu Tower is hosting a pig trotter feast...”
“Get out of here!”
“Okay, okay...”
“Leave the pig trotters!”
“.....”
Qiao Ziyu fell silent for a moment, then suddenly grabbed a pig trotter and bit down hard, the bones cracking loudly.
“They’re going too far! This is simply an insult! What does this mean? They’re mocking us!”
The elder steward smacked his lips and murmured, “I can’t help but wonder if it’s possible that Qian Bufan just loves this stuff. I don’t know who studied this...”
Qiao Ziyu shot him a death glare.
“.....Cough.”
The steward cleared his throat and got back on track: “Qian Bufan’s martial arts grow stronger with the wealth he controls, which proves he has gained a lot this time.”
“At this rate, the Qingyuan Sect’s foundation is probably much stronger than we thought.”
His words made the disciples ponder.
Changing sects was not a realistic option; most sects in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths trained their disciples from a young age.
Especially for a sect like Lingxi, which not only practiced martial arts but also specialized in strange arts.
They could only choose one path and walk it to the end.
But it was foreseeable that once the Qingyuan Sect established its footing, with talents like Li Mo and Ying Bing shining in the future...
Lingxi Sect would likely soon fade into obscurity in the East Wilderness.
There would be no need for the Qingyuan Sect to target them; two tigers cannot coexist on the same mountain, as one would inevitably perish.
“Our current plan is to find a way to trap Li Mo in the East Sea.”
“If Li Mo misses the engagement banquet and Qian Bufan misses the promotion ceremony, we’ll have our chance.”
“How do we accomplish that?”
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Chapter 696: How Do You Know You Have a Son and a Daughter?
Elder Qian arrived cautiously, carrying the meager assets of the Qingyuan Sect and his unremarkable fourth realm inner landscape.
When he left, he walked with the confidence of a dragon and tiger, standing at five feet tall with an aura that felt like eight feet.
“So this is what Little Li meant by ‘dull’—this feeling.”
As soon as Li Mo reached the shore, he saw Old Qian standing there with his hands behind his back, his silhouette exuding a hint of loneliness.
Seeing him like this, Li Mo first congratulated him before asking, “Elder Qian, are you in a good mood today?”
“How did you know I broke through to the first level of the outer realm?”
Qian Bufan looked at him with a face full of ‘surprise.’
“Uh...” Li Mo was momentarily speechless, but he was good at flattering the old man, so he couldn’t help but express his shock at the right moment: “You broke through last night? Oh no! What a pity, I went to practice in the sea and missed your breakthrough. Otherwise, I could have gained so many insights. This is too sudden!”
“Yeah, the process was quite perilous and full of surprises. Fortunately, with my persistence, I made it to the other side, and my strength has greatly increased.”
Elder Qian recalled the process of his sudden wealth with a calm expression.
Perhaps years later, when facing an interview from the Yantian Sect, Elder Qian would say the same.
His opportunity for sudden wealth came from his diligent and persistent efforts in the first half of his life...
Finally, he waited for his junior to become a dragon among men and inherit a bit of his family fortune...
Ahem, but in any case, Qian Bufan was very excited now.
“I’ve reached the outer realm! I can finally act like a senior and have the right to protect my juniors. By the way, Little Mo, how deep did you go into the deep sea yesterday?”
The pressure in the deep sea is immense, and the body bears tremendous gravity, making it impossible to release even the inner world.
“Not too deep, I think.”
Little Li smiled shyly.
“Hmm... the ocean is incredibly wondrous, but also extremely dangerous.” Qian Bufan nodded, preparing to share his experiences about going into the sea:
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