He was called Murong Xiao, raised by his grandfather from a young age.

He wasn't always called a genius.

Since childhood, he had scale-like patterns on his body, which often led to bullying by other children.

Every time he returned from the private school, disheveled and dirty, his grandfather would say he was too kind and timid, not knowing how to fight back when beaten.

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But only he knew.

When fists and kicks rained down on him, what terrified him wasn't losing the fight, but a voice of longing that echoed in his heart:

"Hungry."

So he dared not fight back.

Afraid that if he saw blood, he would no longer be able to control that hungry self.

As he grew older, that longing in his heart gradually faded, but he still maintained a vegetarian diet.

Murong Xiao thought he was no different from normal people now.

Until today.

He reached the second level of the Divine Edge Cavern.

"You are a Flood Dragon, a born great demon, and you don't consume blood meals?"

"Stop denying yourself."

"Return to your true self, and you will never be bullied by the weak again....."

The nature he had suppressed for years had never disappeared.

It was like a growing pile of dry hay, once ignited, the fire would be uncontrollable.

Just as Murong Xiao's consciousness was about to fade, and scales almost covered his cheeks.

The next second.

Someone pried open his mouth and stuffed something inside.

Round and plump.

Before he could taste what it was, it rolled down his throat.

Miraculously.

His mind quickly regained clarity.

Murong Xiao opened his eyes in confusion and saw a boy about his age standing in front of him, handsome and smiling brightly.

In his hand was a porcelain bottle, emitting a fragrance that instantly refreshed the mind.

He recognized him as the boy who was also accepted as a True Disciple during the Initiation Ceremony.

"You're finally okay."

Li Mo breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew, that was close.

There were already few people on this second level, and he was the closest to him.

If Murong Xiao had been overtaken by murderous intent, the first target would probably have been him.

"Thank you."

Murong Xiao whispered his thanks.

Even if he was slow, he knew it was the boy in front of him who saved him.

What he had just swallowed must have been some valuable pill.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have had such an effect.

"Thank you, Brother Li, for your help. I was careless and let murderous intent invade my mind."

"Isn't it more than just that?"

"Hmm?"

Murong Xiao's expression stiffened slightly, and he looked up.

He felt as if the other party's smiling eyes had seen through him.

"Actually, I read in an ancient book that those with a Half-Demon Body are usually influenced by their bloodline."

"The higher the bloodline level, the deeper the influence. If not controlled, the demon nature will awaken... Your bloodline should be something like a Flood Dragon..."

"I saw horns growing on your head just now..."

Before Li Mo could finish.

Murong Xiao's expression changed several times.

Finally, his face darkened, as if he had made a decision.

Step by step, he walked slowly.

Li Mo took two steps back warily.

Could it be that Murong Xiao had a change of heart and wanted to kill him to silence him?

Just as this thought arose.

Then.

Thud—

Murong Xiao knelt down decisively.

He knelt with such force that the bluestone bricks on the ground cracked under him.

"Please, don't tell anyone else."

Li Mo: "....."

The Divine Fate Eye's evaluation of his inherently kind nature was indeed quite accurate.

He even suspected that if he whispered in Murong Xiao's ear now: 'You wouldn't want others to know about your Half-Demon Body, would you.....'

Whatever request he made next, the other party might accept.

"Doesn't Elder Han He also know about your Half-Demon Body?"

Reining in his small evil thought, Li Mo asked again in confusion.

Murong Xiao replied bitterly:

"You know, everyone in Ziyang Prefecture calls me the Qilin Child... but that's actually a lie my grandfather made up."

After Murong Xiao's explanation, Li Mo finally understood the reason.

The Flood Dragon is a beast of disaster.

Once it appears, it brings about a bloody storm.

Years ago, Murong Xiao's father brought back a woman, who was Murong Xiao's mother.

The two soon married.

However, until she became pregnant.

The old head of the Murong family discovered that his son was quite a character, even more impressive than Xu Xian.

Many things happened in between.

But Murong Xiao was eventually born safely.

The old head knew that the Half-Demon Body could not be hidden, so he didn't bother to conceal it, just let rumors spread in the city.

Over time, everyone in Ziyang Prefecture believed that Murong Xiao carried a trace of the Water Qilin Bloodline.

The Qilin is an Auspicious Beast.

Over time, Murong Xiao came to be known as the Qilin Child.

"......."

Li Mo was greatly shocked after hearing this.

Your whole family is quite something.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret."

"But even if I don't say anything, you'll eventually slip up."

"Sigh......"

Murong Xiao was silent for a long time, then sighed deeply.

How could he not know?

Even if he got through today, what about the future?

As a martial artist, he couldn't be a good-natured gentleman for his entire life.

At this moment, Murong Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up:

"By the way, what was the pill Brother Li gave me earlier?"

"Here, it's called the Clarity Pill."

Li Mo handed him the bottle.

"Clarity Pill?"

"I've taken it before, it shouldn't have such an effect....."

Murong Xiao poured one out, examined it, and his eyes dimmed again.

It was indeed a Clarity Pill.

But it was a Six-Pattern one!

A Six-Pattern pill, even the simplest healing pill, is rare and precious, far exceeding the value of the pill itself.

No wonder it was so effective.....

Even though the Murong family had considerable influence in Ziyang Prefecture, it was still hard to come by.

Because even if it was refined, alchemists usually wouldn't put it up for trade.

"Alright, I'm leaving now, I still have to practice."

At this moment, Li Mo waved his hand.

"Brother Li, your pill!"

"You keep it, a man's knees are worth gold, it's not for nothing that you gave me such a big gift."

"Huh?"

"As for the bloodline issue, I'll go through that ancient book again, maybe there's a solution."

"Huh??"

Murong Xiao held the porcelain bottle, kneeling there in a daze.

He was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, and this was the first time he felt his imagination was limited by poverty.

No way, big brother.

A Six-Pattern pill.

And not just one, a whole bottle!

He didn't even know how much it was worth.

Because in the hands of those who need it, it's priceless.

Murong suddenly felt a bit regretful.

Since he had already knelt, he should have kowtowed a couple more times.

Murong Xiao wanted to catch up, at least to say a few words of thanks.

But he had only taken a few steps when he stopped.

Because he realized that the place Li Mo was heading to, he seemed unable to advance any further.

"Brother Li, Brother Li Mo!"

"That's the third level!"

Murong Xiao's voice echoed in the cavern.

With his own physical strength, he could only reach the middle of the second level.

Vital Energy Realm, going to the third level of the Divine Weapon Cavern?

Just thinking about it was terrifying!

"No, Brother Li just saved me, I can't let anything happen to him!"

"I can't reach the third level, so I can only ask my master....."

Murong Xiao quickly got up.

He ran swiftly towards the exit of the Divine Edge Cavern.

And little Li was still completely unaware of this.

As he walked, he saw a message from the system:

【You have an investment feedback pending, do you want to claim it?】

"No."

Li Mo stepped into the third level, fully focused.

Looking up, various weapons were scattered and embedded in the mountain walls.

These weapons had all been owned by experts of the inner realm.

Looking at them was like seeing the past of their owners.

Seeing them pierce into others' bodies, wielded by their masters, fighting life and death battles with enemies.

Similarly.

The Martial Sharp Intent Qi they emitted was several times stronger!

There might be others on this level.

But at least they weren't within Li Mo's sight.

"This should be far enough."

"Going further, even with the Ultimate Weapon Slaughter Body, it would be dangerous."

Li Mo found a piece of bluestone to sit on.

He first took out a gourd and took a few sips.

Icefire Wine.

It entered like a cool mountain spring, refreshing and cool, but once in the stomach, it seemed to ignite, making every inch of his meridians, fascia, and even bones, burn with heat.

"Let's begin!"

Li Mo exhaled the wine's aroma and chewed the Clarity Pill before swallowing it.

He began to cultivate.

As the Ultimate Weapon Slaughter Body activated, the Martial Sharp Intent Qi washed over his body.

Pain!

Sweat trickled down Li Mo's forehead as he gritted his teeth and persevered.

He felt his muscles, like stubborn stones being polished, gradually revealing the jade within, becoming increasingly resilient.

And the potency of the Icefire Wine acted as a lubricant, enhancing the tempering effect while also promoting muscle reformation.

Sweat soaked his clothes, and white steam rose from his head.

Little Li directly experienced how painful body cultivation could be.

But, since he was already practicing.

After a brief test, he began to include his meridians in the tempering process.

Buzz—

Just as Li Mo was cultivating.

The weapons embedded in the stone walls seemed to resonate, vibrating incessantly.