"Ding, killed a first-tier Magical Beast, Crimson Ice Serpent, rewarded with 10 Luck Points."
"Ding, killed a first-tier Magical Beast, Crimson Ice Serpent, rewarded with 10 Luck Points."
"+"
"Ding, killed a second-tier Magical Beast, Flame Sun Beast, rewarded with 40 Luck Points."
Chen Mo, carrying Yun Yun on his back, darted swiftly through the dense forest. Fortunately, they had only encountered a group of low-tier Magical Beasts so far, which posed no threat to Chen Mo, who had recently advanced to the level of a Battle Master.
His Luck Points had also increased from the previous 100 to 340.
However, they couldn't afford to be complacent. With the appearance of second-tier Magical Beasts, third-tier, fourth-tier, and even the Lion King, who had severely injured Yun Yun, could appear at any moment.
"The strength of that strike reached three stars of a Battle Master. How did you manage that?"
Yun Yun looked back at the charred remains of the Flame Sun Beast, which had been incinerated by Chen Mo's thunderous strike, and was utterly shocked.
Just having advanced to Battle Master, Chen Mo had effortlessly slain a second-tier Magical Beast comparable to a human Battle Master, and it was the notoriously ferocious Flame Sun Beast.
Yun Yun had seen many who could kill above their level, but someone who could do so easily right after advancing, without even stabilizing their new level, was a first for her.
And Chen Mo seemed quite at ease.
"It shouldn't be that difficult, right?" Chen Mo slightly clenched his fist, thinking to himself, "That must be the Giant Elephant Strength. It's truly terrifying, and I haven't even used my full power yet."
Hearing this, Yun Yun rolled her eyes at him and began to scheme, thinking of recruiting him into the Yunlan Sect. "Chen Mo, have you ever joined a sect?"
However, Chen Mo didn't respond, as he was enjoying the moment.
"No," Chen Mo replied casually. He had just spotted a hidden location.
"You have great cultivation talent. Would you be interested in joining the Yunlan Sect? I have a friend who is a elder there. If you're interested, I can introduce you to her."
Chen Mo didn't answer. As they approached the previously discovered hidden spot, he paused and turned to ask if she had brought any powder that could greatly irritate Magical Beasts.
Just then, Yun Yun turned her head, and their lips accidentally met. Chen Mo froze for a moment before quickly pulling away, saying, "Uh, that was a misunderstanding. I was just about to ask if you had any powder to repel Magical Beasts, to sprinkle outside the cave, and then you..."
Chen Mo pointed to the cave in the shadows to the right.
Yun Yun's body stiffened as if struck by lightning, her face flushing with embarrassment as if she had lost something precious. She pinched Chen Mo's waist hard and produced a small jade bottle, scolding, "Hurry up and carry me inside."
"Oh!"
After sprinkling the powder outside the cave and following the previous method, leaving only a few small gaps for sunlight to enter.
This cave was much smaller than the previous one.
...
Inside the cave, Chen Mo, still awkward from the earlier incident, remained silent. Yun Yun, seemingly eager to move past what had just happened, sat against the cave wall and said, "You haven't answered my question yet."
"Oh, a friend?"
Chen Mo smiled faintly, thinking that the friend she mentioned was probably herself. He coughed lightly and asked, "What level is this friend of yours?"
"Battle King!" At this moment, Yun Yun, no longer in her previous disheveled state, stared at Chen Mo's face, as if expecting him to bow down in reverence.
To everyone's surprise, Chen Mo remained calm and, after a brief moment of contemplation, simply said, "Not interested!"
"Why? A Battle King is considered a top-tier powerhouse throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire," Yun Yun was taken aback, not expecting Chen Mo to refuse.
"Because I've sworn that my teacher must at least be at the Battle Emperor level," Chen Mo replied with utmost seriousness, all the while keeping a close eye on Yun Yun's expression.
He knew that, aside from Yun Shan, Yun Yun was the only Battle Emperor in the entire Yunlan Sect.
Naturally, he wanted to become Yun Yun's disciple to increase their chances of spending time together.
Yun Yun's expression turned complex. At least a Battle Emperor? Did he think Battle Emperors were as common as cabbages? There were only a handful in the entire Jia Ma Empire.
Of course, given her status, she wouldn't say something so undignified. Instead, she said, "That's a bit difficult, but it's alright. Considering you saved me, after I finish my business here, I'll take you to meet another friend of mine."
"She's a genuine Battle Emperor!"
"Who is it?" Chen Mo played along.
"It's a secret, but I'm sure you'll be surprised!" Yun Yun smiled softly.
"Then I'll look forward to it!"
...
And so, the two of them lived together in the cave for two days.
Due to the confined space, their bodies inevitably came into contact from time to time. Coupled with Chen Mo's attentive care while being shirtless, their relationship gradually warmed up.
Even some ambiguous moments occurred.
Unfortunately, Chen Mo was not an alchemist, so he couldn't concoct aphrodisiacs, nor could he accidentally mistake them for seasoning in their food.
During this time, Chen Mo also stabilized his cultivation at the one-star Battle Master level and made some progress in the first stage of his cultivation method.
"The Nethergod Spear, the ultimate attack technique, formed by condensing the Hell Vortex True Energy through the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength, can summon the power of hell to surround the user."
Chen Mo imagined holding a spear, his Battle Qi transforming into Nethergod Power through the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength, condensing into a semi-illusory black spear about ten feet long in his hand.
The moment the black spear appeared, Yun Yun, who had been sleeping with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. She watched in shock as the lush green leaves covering the cave entrance withered away.
The aura of death.
She then turned her gaze to Chen Mo, who was sitting at the edge of the cave, holding the black spear in his hand, and thought in astonishment, "Could this be his doing?"
At that moment, Yun Yun began to doubt herself.
Could she really be his teacher?
"Ah," a soft sigh echoed in the cave before fading away.
When the warm morning light fell on Chen Mo, he turned over in irritation, comfortably draping a leg over the side and placing his hand in a suitable position.
Feeling the pleasant sensation, he gave it a gentle squeeze.
"Thud!"
Chen Mo's body slammed heavily against the cave wall and fell to the ground, completely waking him from his slumber.
"Clang!"
A flash of sword light.
Chen Mo suddenly felt a chill on his neck as an unusual green sword pressed tightly against his throat, causing his body to stiffen.
Chen Mo's gaze drifted upward to see Yun Yun, her voluptuous figure wrapped in a slightly tattered plain dress, her upper body clad in a black warrior suit, standing behind him with a sword in hand. Her charming face carried
a hint of frost!
"Gulp."
"Has your seal been lifted?"
"Ding, a three-star peak Battle Emperor has been detected. You can spend 43,000 Luck Points to Plunder."
(End of Chapter)