Chapter 13: Just Afraid She Won

In the courtyard.

Li Mu stood there with a calm expression, his back straight, and a pair of black eyes ice‑cold beyond measure.

Around him, Qian Wenyi's two henchmen were drenched in blood, their qi like stray threads, lying there motionless.

As for Qian Wenyi himself, he was just now lightly slashed by Li Mu and fell unconscious on the spot.

Obviously he was gravely wounded and likely couldn't even take part in the upcoming Four Peaks Grand Tournament.

Qiu Ning Shui felt a surge of intense shock in his heart.

It had been no more than the time it takes for a incense stick to burn.

A severe injury to a Fourth Grade Refining Qi Realm and a Fifth Grade Refining Qi Realm!

Including Qian Wenyi, who holds the 89th seat on the Fengyun Ranking…

What terrifying power this is!

No, …

The key is, that's not the main point!

The point is…

Li Mu just now slashed out that blade‑qi that turned red to black, and this…

This is clearly a sign of the second layer of the Seven-Absolute Sword Technique!

In other words, since Li Mu exchanged the Seven-Absolute Sword Technique in the Gong Fa Dian, less than a day has passed.

And he has already cultivated the Seven-Absolute Sword Technique to its second layer?

Recalling that this morning, I had earnestly advised Li Mu in the Gong Fa Dian not to choose the Seven-Absolute Sword Technique.

Until now…

When Qiu Ning Shui saw Li Mu with his own eyes, Li Mu lightly slashed and instantly eliminated a Six Grade Lian Qi Realm and Qian Wenyi, the 89th seat on the Fengyun Ranking!

Qiu Ning Shui felt his entire worldview crumble inch by inch at that moment, leaving only one thought in his mind.

The gap between people!

Is it really that huge?

Just as Qiu Ning Shui felt deeply wounded by Li Mu.

Li Mu turned around, gave him a courteous nod, then gestured toward the three bodies on the ground and asked, "And how should we deal with them?"

That's easy…

Qiu Ning Shui patted his chest, took several deep breaths in succession, and then said.

This matter originated from Qian Wenyi and his group harboring malicious intent, trying to seize your cave.

All you need do is not kill them.

Those Outer Peak stewards and elders not only won't intervene, they'll even harshly punish them.

Speaking of that, Qiu Ning Shui couldn't help but say with a mix of laughter and tears.

Moreover.

Qian Wenyi and his companions are also people who care about face.

They spent four years cultivating on Longtan Peak, only to be instantly eliminated by you, a newcomer who had just entered the sect for a day.

If this spreads, Qian Wenyi's face will be ruined beyond repair.

I see…

Li Mu nodded in understanding.

It seems the stewards and elders of Longtan Peak are quite decent, at least not foolish, able to discern right from wrong.

Unlike Xuan Yue Feng, where after I beat my grandson, the grandfather popped up.

Come to think of it, it's been a while since we heard any news about Qin Siwu.

How's that old Lao Bi Deng now?

I've been teasing him all day; I hope I didn't end up killing him myself.

After, as usual, offering a prayer for Qin Siwu, Li Mu then asked.

Senior sister!

May I understand what you said like this?

From now on, as long as anyone comes to trouble me.

Then as long as I don't kill them, can I do anything else as I please?

This…

Looking at Li Mu's expectant expression.

Qiu Ning Shui hesitated slightly, then answered cautiously.

I can't say that as long as I don't kill them, anything else is permissible.

You can't, whenever someone offends you, just leave them maimed, can you?

If you go too far, that certainly won't work…

Also, junior brother, what are you doing?

Qiu Ning Shui had originally been pondering how to explain this 'degree' to Li Mu.

Never expecting that within this short time, Li Mu had already stripped Qian Wenyi and the other two of all their clothes.

All the valuables on their bodies were completely taken.

Even Qian Wenyi's obviously non‑mundane great sword, together with its scabbard, Li Mu tucked onto his own waist.

Junior brother, what are you…

Hey!

"Senior sister, no need to mind these details."

While saying that, Li Mu tossed Qian Wenyi and the other two people, who had been searched clean, out of his courtyard.

"Senior sister!"

"I've thrown the person here; later you see how to handle it appropriately, I'll leave it for now."

"Also, you saw this here as well."

"It's all like this now; it'll probably take a while to clean up."

"After it's thoroughly cleaned up, I'll invite you over again."

Qiu Ning Shui nodded, got up, and prepared to leave.

Just as she stepped out of the courtyard gate, Qiu Ning Shui suddenly thought of something, turned around to Li Mu and said, "By the way, there's one more thing!"

"You speak!"

"Although, the elders and the steward of Longtan Peak won't intervene in today's conflict."

"But Qian Wenyi's cousin, who is our Longtan Peak First person of Outer Peak Yao Mengzhen."

"She might step in!"

She said, and a hint of worry appeared in Qiu Ning Shui's brows.

"You should be ready for Yao Mengzhen to come looking for you."

"I understand."

"As for what to do, hasn't Senior sister Qiu already told me?"

Li Mu smiled, nodded in agreement, and then sent Qiu Ning Shui and her friend out of the courtyard gate.

Leaving a bewildered Qiu Ning Shui behind, she stared blankly at Li Mu.

"What else does he know now?"

"What did I tell him again?"

"It couldn't be… right?"

Qiu Ning Shui whispered two low words, and then a terrifying speculation surfaced in her mind.

"Junior brother Li couldn't possibly…"

"Want to make a move against Yao Mengzhen!"

"……"

After sending Qiu Ning Shui and her party away, Li Mu hurried back to his room.

He promptly re‑locked the door and began inventorying his latest gains.

You bet!

These three guys, each of them truly is a spend‑thrift child!

On their bodies alone, Li Mu found over three hundred Qi‑blood pills, but what delighted him most was Qian Wenyi's long sword, a lower‑grade spirit artifact.

However, this spirit artifact was eventually given cheaply to Li Mu.

After that.

Li Mu also inventoryied from the three a number of precious Demon Beast materials and other decent treasures.

Looking at the piles of pills, Demon Crystals, herbs, and so on stacked before him, nearly forming a small mountain…

Li Mu couldn't suppress the grin on his mouth—he just couldn't hold it back!

He had toiled diligently in the dense forest from day to night, hunting so many Demon Beasts!

In the end, after half a day's hard work, his effort still couldn't match the bounty he just reaped.

Key point!

Qian Wenyi and his group were even easier to beat than the Demon Beasts; doesn't that make you angry?

"Hey!"

"From Qian Wenyi and his companions so many good items exploded out; I wonder what top‑grade could burst from Yao Mengzhen, the First person of Outer Peak of Longtan Peak?"

"Thinking about it gives me a little anticipation!"

Li Mu excitedly rubbed his hands, and inexplicably began looking forward to tomorrow's arrival.

After finishing the inventory of all today's loot, Li Mu sat cross‑legged on a mat and casually summoned the system panel.

【Ding!】

【System detected host using Seven-Absolute Sword Technique, successfully bypassed level to instantly kill a Six Grade Lian Qi Realm cultivator, successfully triggered Hundredfold Heavenly Dao Blessing!】

【Congratulations host, obtained Hundredfold Gain!】

【Ding!】

【Congratulations host, successfully broke through Seven Absolute Blade Method to the third tier!】

【Ding!】

【System detected host using Eight Nine Profound Skill, bypassed level to defeat a Six Grade Lian Qi Realm cultivator, successfully triggered Tenfold Heavenly Dao Blessing.】

【Congratulations host, obtained Tenfold Harvest!】

【Ding!】

【Congratulations host, successfully upgraded Eight Nine Profound Skill to lv: 5.】

"What a rich harvest!"

Although it doesn't compare to the windfall previously obtained from Qin Siwu.

But it still counts as the biggest haul aside from that.

Not only did it make me earn a hefty sum!

It also gifted me a treasured sword and helped me break through the third tier of the Seven-Absolute Sword Technique.

At the same time, the fifth star orifice in his body was opened, and the level of the Eight‑Nine Profound Skill rose to rank five, not far from unlocking the first Divine Ability!

This is Qian Wenyi!

He's literally a great saint!

Gather your spirit.

Li Mu took a Qi‑Blood Pill from the pile of loot, opened the bottle cap and downed it in one gulp, murmuring softly.

I just won't believe it!

Even with so many Qi‑Blood Pills, under the aid of Demon Crystal it still can't break through the Fifth Grade Qi Refining Realm!

【Ding!】

【Identified thirty Qi‑Blood Pills, successfully triggered Tenfold Heavenly Dao Blessing!】

【Congratulations Host, obtained three hundred Qi‑Blood Pills!】

Accompanied by a crisp system notification sound, the three hundred Qi‑Blood Pills turned into a cool medicinal liquid that flowed down the esophagus.

In no time at all.

Li Mu felt his whole body heat up, and the Qi and blood inside began to boil.

The wild, domineering medicinal force of the Qi‑Blood Pill surged wildly, spreading to the limbs, bones, and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels.

Like a massive wave, it battered the meridians throughout his body, dantian!

At this very moment.

Li Mu could clearly feel his Eight Extraordinary Vessels, including his dantian, beginning to swell under the onslaught of this domineering, wild medicinal force!

As if in the next second it would be ripped apart alive!

If things were normal, even though this Qi‑Blood Pill is only the lowest First‑Grade Dan Pill.

But Li Mu, who in a situation with no preparation and no protective deity, directly swallowed a full three hundred pills!

Then his Eight Extraordinary Vessels and dantian would have long been shattered by this overwhelming wild medicinal force!

Yet under the great power of the Divine Artifact: Heavenly Dao Scroll, Li Mu easily absorbed the full effect of the three hundred Qi‑Blood Pills.

As for the backlash of this massive amount of pills, it was naturally returned intact to Qin Siwu, who was far away at Xuan Yue Feng.

Let that old man enjoy it!

After that, about the length of one incense stick passed.

Li Mu's whole body suddenly emitted a shimmering red light, and his Qi, blood, and true Qi seemed to fill to a peak.

Boiling endlessly!

"Finally about to breakthrough!"

Li Mu's expression hardened!

He knows clearly that this is a prelude to breaking through the Fifth Grade Qi Refining Realm!