"Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?" The voice was still as cold as before, but now it carried an air of extreme confidence and a hint of anger, giving Chen Mo his answer.
"Instinctive reaction, instinctive reaction..." Feeling the cold blade against his neck, Chen Mo couldn't help but tighten his legs and then cough dryly, "The weather is really nice today."
As he spoke, he slightly moved the sword away from his neck.
This wasn't cowardice; it was wisdom.
Yun Yun didn't press the issue further, as if her earlier reaction was just a matter of her own restraint and a reminder to Chen Mo not to overstep.
With that, she sheathed her sword into her Storage Ring and turned to walk out of the cave first.
...
Above the sky, the sun hung high.
On a small hillside, Yun Yun stood with her back to Chen Mo, disregarding whether the Warrior Suit matched the half-length plain skirt.
At this moment, Yun Yun was as dignified and noble as she had been during her battle with the Amethyst Winged Lion King, her coldness carrying a pride that made others feel ashamed.
If she had the protagonist's halo in the original story, she could easily outshine Xiao Xun'er and the Little Fairy Doctor by miles, with only Medusa being comparable.
What's so appealing about young girls when you have a mature woman?
Of course, only children make choices; as an adult at heart, Chen Mo chose to have it all.
Seemingly aware of Chen Mo's intense gaze, Yun Yun slowly turned around, her beautiful eyes lifting to meet what she considered his frivolous dark eyes, and said calmly, "At your age, it's natural to feel restless. Once we enter the Yunlan Sect, I'll introduce you to a woman whose talent matches yours."
"Who is it?"
"You'll find out when the time comes." Yun Yun looked into the distance, where a group of low-level Magical Beasts were still searching for her trail, and said coldly, "They are quite persistent..."
Chen Mo knew who she was referring to and was about to respond when Yun Yun spoke to him, "You've broken through to the Battle Master level, which saves me some trouble. I'm of the wind attribute, and later I'll infuse some Battle Qi into your body to enhance your speed..."
Yun Yun explained her plan to Chen Mo.
Chen Mo knew the main event was coming and felt a bit of anticipation.
One second, two seconds, ten seconds passed, and the system still hadn't made a move.
"Damn it, isn't this the moment when other people's systems pop up with tasks? Are you really this lazy?" Chen Mo complained.
Still, there was no response.
"Fine, if there's none, then there's none. Who says I'm not a helpful person?"
Seeing that Chen Mo didn't respond after she finished speaking, Yun Yun thought he was unwilling, and a sense of inexplicable sadness washed over her.
Just as she was about to go alone, Chen Mo's cheerful voice sounded beside her ear, "Then let's go."
Without waiting for Yun Yun's reaction, he took her delicate hand and gently placed it on his back.
Looking at Chen Mo's somewhat tanned back, Yun Yun glanced down at her own clothes, her cheeks inexplicably reddening. Not only did she not mind him taking her hand without permission, but she also smiled knowingly.
Then, a surge... no, a torrent of Battle Qi poured in, like a warm current flowing through Chen Mo's meridians.
Before Chen Mo could carefully feel the ripples caused by Yun Yun's delicate hand on his back.
"Ding, a three-star peak Battle Emperor has actively transmitted her cultivation to you, the host. You can spend 310 Luck Points to Plunder her cultivation."
"Ding, because she actively transmitted her power to the host, it is hereby reminded that any target subjected to Plunder will lose the ability to be Plundered."
"Holy crap, there's such a feature?"
A string of information flashed by, and immediately, the system presented Chen Mo with two options.
Chen Mo stared at the confirmation option. He had a feeling that with just a thought, the system could instantly drain the cultivation of Yun Yun, who had her hand on his back.
"Cancel."
Chen Mo made his decision.
What a joke.
I'm already plotting to win over Yun Yun; if I were to strip her of her cultivation, that would be utterly inhumane.
Moreover, a beautiful bodyguard with immeasurable potential is far more valuable than the cultivation of a Three-Star Battle Emperor.
The surging Battle Qi flowing through him gave Chen Mo an indescribable sense of fulfillment, as if he could plow several miles of land by himself.
As his bones crackled, Chen Mo shivered, feeling as if he had ascended to a higher state, an indescribable sensation.
"This Battle Qi will last you for an hour. Within this hour, your speed will increase several times over. In terms of speed alone, even a Battle Master wouldn't be able to match you..."
At the end of her explanation, Yun Yun added a word of caution, "If you don't find an opportunity, don't take unnecessary risks, lest..."
"I know, my life is precious," Chen Mo said casually, knowing Yun Yun was worried about him.
But deep down, he was clear: if he could obtain the Violet Spirit Crystal, he would be one step closer to winning the beauty's heart.
From the original story, Xiao Yan didn't have much difficulty obtaining the Violet Spirit Crystal; in fact, he even had some unexpected gains. Now, I'm much stronger than Xiao Yan was at that time, so there's no reason I should fail.
Of course, that's assuming Xiao Yan doesn't interfere.
But based on the experience Chen Mo had gathered from thousands of novels, where there's treasure, there's bound to be a protagonist.
The stronger the treasure, the higher the chance the protagonist will appear.
The protagonist's halo is just that terrifying.
If he really shows up, with Yao Lao by his side, I wouldn't stand a chance!
What should I do?
What should I do?
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...
Wait.
If I remember correctly, the novel mentioned that once inside the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Yao Lao wouldn't intervene unless Xiao Yan's life was in danger.
In that case.
Hehehe...
I could beat Xiao Yan until his mother...
No, Chen Mo shook his head. I need to be cautious; what if something unexpected happens...
"Slap!" Yun Yun noticed a lecherous smile flash across Chen Mo's face and immediately smacked him on the forehead, saying coldly, "What dirty thoughts are you having?"
Seeing Yun Yun suddenly appear in front of him, Chen Mo coughed and said seriously, "I wasn't thinking anything dirty. I was just thinking about how to help you get the Violet Spirit Crystal."
"Really?"
"Of course."
"By the way, if I really help you get the Violet Spirit Crystal, do you have any rewards for me?"
"What kind of reward do you want?"
"I haven't thought of it yet, but you should promise me first," Chen Mo almost blurted out his true thoughts.
Yun Yun shook her head, "I won't promise unless you tell me what it is."
"It won't be anything that goes against your conscience."
"If it doesn't go against my conscience, then fine," Yun Yun thought for a moment and agreed.
"Then let's get started!"
Chen Mo quickly wrapped his arms around Yun Yun's slender waist.
"What are you doing?"
"I can't fly."
...
"Master, how much longer will it take for me to advance to the level of a Battle Master?" Xiao Yan asked, expertly wielding the Mystic Heavy Ruler, drenched in sweat.
"What? Are you thinking of giving up?" Yao Lao frowned.
"Master, where did that come from?" Xiao Yan stopped swinging the Mystic Heavy Ruler and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "I was just wondering, with the resources from Yunlan Mountain backing her, what level has Nalan Yanran reached by now?"
"So, you're feeling the pressure," Yao Lao's frown eased, and he smiled. "Pressure is a good thing. Although you haven't advanced to Battle Master yet, with your current strength, an ordinary one-star Battle Master is no match for you."
"If you keep training like this, at most two months..."
"Roar!"
"Human woman, you dare show your face again? Today, I will take your life to av
enge the destruction of my horn."
A thunderous beast's roar echoed from the distance, causing Yao Lao's words to pause briefly. He showed a hint of surprise, then laughed heartily. "It seems we won't need two months after all."
(End of Chapter)