Inside the carriage.

The exterior of this carriage appeared understated, but it concealed a world within. Just the beams alone were made of golden sandalwood, carved with gluttonous beast patterns, sturdy and fragrant.

It was the martial world’s version of a luxury car, and sitting inside, one couldn't feel the slightest bump.

"As expected of the Sect Master's carriage."

"Senior, how much does this carriage cost?"

Li Mo asked with a hint of restraint, yet couldn't help but marvel.

Like a country boy entering a wealthy household, curious yet afraid to touch anything.

"My surname is Ba, just a humble servant. You may call me Old Ba."

The old coachman chuckled and said:

"If you calculate it in gold, this carriage would cost tens of thousands of taels. It was a gift from the owner of Hesheng Trading Company."

Li Mo: "!"

Thinking he was somewhat wealthy, young Li felt the sting of poverty.

Tens of thousands of taels, and in gold no less.

Even if the entire thing were made of gold, it wouldn't cost that much.

Seeing his confusion, Old Ba laughed and said:

"This carriage is made of cold iron, even the Spirit Observation Realm can't damage it."

"No wonder, I can't afford it."

Li Mo realized, patting his empty pockets.

His dream of owning a similar ride was shattered.

At the tea table, Ying Bing sat calmly sipping tea.

Casual, natural, as if she were the owner of the carriage.

No.

Li Mo even felt she was lowering herself to be here.

'Wasn't Ice Block used to be the punching bag at the Li Clan...'

Li Mo couldn't help but sigh.

What does it mean to be born with an Emperor Bone!

...

Back at the Autumn Water Pavilion.

Ying Bing casually picked up a dry branch and began practicing sword techniques, testing how far she could push her current realm.

At the kitchen door, Li Mo asked:

"What do you feel like eating today?"

The Qingyuan Sect certainly had a dining hall.

However, he could earn rewards from Ice Block every meal, so young Li was happy to cook.

"Anything is fine, I have no particular cravings, you needn't put much thought into it."

Ying Bing replied without turning her head.

"That's because you haven't tasted real delicacies."

"Not to boast, but if I cook seriously, there's nothing like it under the heavens."

Li Mo said confidently.

Among the white investment feedback, there were many seasonings not found in this world.

There was even a hot pot base he'd been wanting to try for a long time.

Ying Bing remained silent.

Whether she heard or not was unclear.

"She's too focused."

Li Mo sighed inwardly, people aren't machines.

Ignoring one's human needs for too long can lead to problems.

"Sister Ying Bing, are you there?"

A voice called from outside.

Li Mo went out to find an Outer Sect Steward delivering large packages.

They contained various exotic beast meats.

Consuming them had the effect of nourishing one's qi and blood, something not commonly available outside.

This was the treatment of the Sect Master's True Disciple.

The Outer Sect Steward introduced.

These were raised on Rare Beast Peak, including Iron Bone Ox, Blue Scale Fish, and Rock Sheep.

"Beef, mutton, and fish, perfect for a hot pot."

Li Mo thought, salivating a bit.

Half an hour later.

The courtyard was filled with a rich, spicy aroma.

Li Mo sat by the stove, dipping paper-thin slices of Iron Bone Ox into the broth.

"Amazing."

When the exotic beast meat of this world met the hot pot base from Blue Star, it was simply unforgettable.

"Try it."

Li Mo placed some cooked fish into Ying Bing's bowl.

The girl's lips were coated with a layer of red oil, making them appear even more enticing.

"Tasty, right?"

"Not bad."

Ying Bing's chopstick movements were slightly faster than before.

Li Mo noticed and smiled:

"Then eat more, exotic beast meat is also beneficial for martial practice."

"Food and lust are natural desires, one should enjoy when it's time to enjoy."

The bubbling steam rose.

The girl's face became indistinct in the smoky atmosphere.

Her cheeks moved, but whether she heard or not was unknown.

...

On the third floor, in the room.

[Congratulations to the host, investment: one portion of exotic beast hot pot.]

[Reward feedback: one Mystic Crystal.]

[Mystic Crystal]: "Contains the purest essence of heaven and earth, can be used for alchemy, weapon forging, or to power various devices, with endless uses."

"This hot pot was worth it."

In Li Mo's palm appeared a milky white crystal, diamond-shaped, emitting a faint glow.

The aura emanating from it was familiar to him.

Wasn't it the same essence he absorbed during practice?

However, the amount of essence contained in this Mystic Crystal was vast, it would take him ages to accumulate it on his own.

It wasn't of much use to Li Mo.

But, this item was very precious, one piece was worth a fortune!

The Heaven-Climbing Stone Steps were activated using this.

"I've decided, I'll eat exotic beast meat every day from now on!"

"I must keep Ice Block well-fed."

Li Mo put away the Mystic Crystal, making up his mind.

Suddenly, he remembered something.

Didn't Brother Xiao Qin have a piece of Seven-Star Ancient Jade?

Because this Seven-Star Ancient Jade required essence to activate, Xiao Qin's realm kept declining.

This Mystic Crystal could solve his problem.

"I can't use the Mystic Crystal anyway, I can invest it in him."

Li Mo had summarized some investment rules.

The Destiny Rank was the basis for rewards.

And the more helpful the item was to the investment target, the better the reward would be on top of the Destiny Rank.

Xiao Qin had a Violet Destiny.

The feedback reward would surely far exceed a single Mystic Crystal.

"No need to learn Six Harmony Fist anymore."

"With twenty years of Martial Dao Comprehension, I can master it no matter what."

Li Mo, having learned from last time, didn't use up all his Martial Dao Comprehension at once.

[Five years of Martial Dao Comprehension, successfully infused.]

[After a year of practice, you have fully mastered the Six Harmony Fist, reaching the Early Proficiency stage.]

[In the fourth year, the Six Harmony Fist has been integrated into your daily movements, no longer confined to forms.]

[In the fifth year, your Six Harmony Fist has reached Minor Mastery.]

A familiar feeling returned.

But, Minor Mastery wasn't enough.

[Five years of Martial Dao Comprehension, successfully infused.]

[In the first year, you continuously practiced, vaguely sensing a higher realm of the fist technique.]

[In the third year, you had a sudden insight, seemingly finding the right direction, and began to verify and hone it.]

[In the fourth year, your Six Harmony Fist has reached Major Mastery!]

[In the fifth year, you had new insights, but they weren't quite clear...]

A familiar feeling returned.

After fully inheriting the comprehension, Li Mo clenched his fist, feeling eager to try it out.

So, he directly set up a stance in the room, practicing the fist technique with vigor.

Every move was powerful, no different from when he practiced it himself.

Crack—

Li Mo drew power from the ground, uniting all his strength, and struck out with a roar.

Intent pervaded the Six Harmonies!

With this punch, the sleeve on his arm shattered into pieces.

"With only one meridian opened, to have such power."

Li Mo exhaled deeply, changing into a new casual outfit.

He couldn't fully unleash the power of the Six Harmony Fist yet.

Time to practice!

He sat cross-legged, quietly circulating the Lotus-Birthing Flame Technique.

...

With one sword, Ying Bing conjured nine sword flowers.

The Flower-Seeking Sword Technique.

She had known it in her past life, but today she still watched Elder Han He demonstrate it seriously once.

After all, it was a sect secret, if she claimed to know it directly, it would be hard to explain.

Now, she could at most achieve one sword seeking nine flowers.

At her peak, she could casually perform this sword technique, causing a rain of flowers in the sky, all transformed from sword energy.

If combined with the Power of the Lunar Yin, it could easily freeze a large lake.

Her current realm was still too low.

Ying Bing sheathed her sword and stood, ready to intensify her practice.

Suddenly, her brows furrowed slightly.

The commotion next door...

"Does he draw upon the essence of heaven and earth when he practices?"

"This shouldn't be a technique from Shang Wu, it seems more like a special physique..."

Ying Bing was slightly surprised.

She knew many techniques that directly borrowed the essence of heaven and earth to enhance oneself.

But none could be used below the Beyond Outer Manifestation level; without the connection between Inner Heaven and Earth and Outer Heaven and Earth, a martial artist couldn't directly draw from the heavens.

This could only mean.

It was due to Li Mo's special physique.

"Sourceflow Martial Body... Evergreen Wood Body... Infinite Celestial Physique..."

Ying Bing fell into memories, recalling many prodigies she had encountered.

Some of them had talents that indeed left an impression on her.

Which one could Li Mo's be?

Or perhaps, one she hadn't encountered before?

After a moment, Ying Bing withdrew her thoughts.

She was merely curious about why Li Mo had changed so much.

What kind of physique it was didn't matter.

If she didn't know, it meant it wasn't strong enough, at least not on the Nine Heavens Ten Earths Ranking by Heaven's Secrets Pavilion.

If it was from those defeated by her in the past, what of it?

In any case, it couldn't compare to the Ten Forbidden Physiques.

After practicing for two hours straight.

Her body began to emit a chilling aura once more.

She had just sat on the bed.

Knock knock—

The door was pushed open a crack, Li Mo peeked in, holding a copper basin:

"Ying Bing, the exotic beast meat needs to be refrigerated, I'm leaving it in your room!"

Ice Block brand refrigerator, everyone who used it praised it.

"?"

Ying Bing watched as he placed a covered basin of exotic beast meat in the corner and left.

On his way out, he even turned off the light for her.

If it were before, she would have thrown the copper basin out and warned Li Mo with a cold gaze, ensuring he wouldn't dare enter her room or leave things there again.

But today...

The deliciousness of the hot pot still lingered on her tongue, hard to forget...

If the meat spoiled, she wouldn't get to eat it, right?

Swish—

She drew the bed curtains.

The room's bone-chilling cold spread, becoming increasingly quiet, and she gradually fell asleep.

The girl's sleeping face was slightly furrowed.

But not from the extreme cold.

She was dreaming.

Dreaming of when she was the Phoenix Heaven, ruling the Cassia Palace.

"Palace Master, I know the disciples of Cassia Palace cannot indulge in love, so... please, Palace Master, abolish my martial arts."

"Master, I traveled the world and met a good man..."

"Palace Master..."

"Hahaha, Ying Bing, you don't even know what love is, you're truly pathetic!"

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...

Various chaotic scenes flashed by, her brows furrowing deeper.