Chapter 1036 - 1445: First Intimate Encounter

Bai Yinglian left with a somber expression.

Watching Bai Yinglian leave, Huang Lingling realized she might have caused trouble for Chen Mo. She lowered her head, fidgeted with her fingers, and said, "I'm sorry, I... I think I've caused trouble for you. Perhaps you should just exchange the Spirit Fruit back to her."

Just a moment ago, Huang Lingling was solely focused on obtaining the Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit and didn't consider the trouble that might arise from Chen Mo refusing Bai Yinglian.

Now that she thought about it, she felt a bit apologetic towards Chen Mo.

Chen Mo shook his head, then turned and smiled, "If you truly don't want it, you don't need to collect the Fire Spirit Pill. Once the two days are up, I'll exchange it with someone else."

Hearing this, Huang Lingling's cheeks flushed slightly. While she felt apologetic towards Chen Mo, what she said earlier was merely polite; she didn't actually intend for the fruit to be given up.

Huang Lingling stuck out her fragrant tongue and laughed, "Don't worry. I'll definitely gather the Fire Spirit Pill."

With that, Huang Lingling raised her hand to greet Huang Yi: "Aunt Yi, I'm leaving first." Then she departed.

"Don't worry, she won't dare do anything to you. Given her strength, she can't enter the Land of Spiritual Extinction without using the Teleportation Array, and if she uses it, I will be the first to know," Huang Yi said softly after Huang Lingling left.

In the past, the ancestors of the Eagle Owl Race left a command prohibiting clan members from disturbing those in the Small World—not just a simple warning.

Before passing away, the ancestors of the Eagle Owl Race also set up an Array in the Small World. Although tens of thousands of years have passed and the Array isn't what it once was, it's still difficult for cultivators below the Fifth Realm to enter.

Moreover, Chen Mo is not only a descendant of their benefactor, but he also has rendered services to the Eagle Owl Race. If Bai Yinglian were to retaliate against Chen Mo in the Small World, the Elder Council wouldn't ignore it and would hold her accountable.

"Thank you, Fairy Yi." Chen Mo cupped his hands towards Huang Yi.

Huang Yi nodded, intending to turn around and fly back to her wooden hut, but Chen Mo stopped her to ask about something.

Speaking further, Chen Mo took out all the Spiritual Medicine he had gathered in the Jade Secret Realm from his Qiankun Bracelet and asked her to teach him which ones were poisonous and which ones were consumable.

Initially, Huang Yi patiently explained, but seeing the sheer amount of Spiritual Medicine Chen Mo brought out, she thought for a moment, and with a point at his forehead from afar, she transferred her knowledge of Spiritual Medicine to Chen Mo using Soul Power.

Instantly, Chen Mo's mind was filled with a wealth of knowledge about Spiritual Medicine and Elixirs.

Regarding this, Chen Mo's expression grew solemn, and he respectfully bowed deeply towards Huang Yi.

A teacher imparts knowledge and resolves doubts.

And Huang Yi had just shared all her lifetime understanding of Spiritual Medicine with him. How could he not be filled with respect and reverence?

Yet Huang Yi sidestepped saying, "I don't accept disciples."

Evidently, Chen Mo's deep bow had startled her.

To her, this was just a simple gesture.

It's not as if by passing it to Chen Mo she would forget it all.

Seeing Chen Mo had no further questions, Huang Yi flew back to her wooden hut.

...

Chen Mo returned to his tent, sat cross-legged, and took out the Spiritual Medicine that could aid in cultivation. With such dense air here, he couldn't afford to waste time.

However, just as Chen Mo was about to begin cultivation, someone else came to exchange for the Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit.

Chen Mo quickly sent the person away, but another soon followed.

Eventually, feeling overwhelmed, Chen Mo set up a sign under Cyan Lotus Peak saying the Seven-Turned Spirit Fruit had been exchanged, stopping any further disturbances.

Chen Mo picked up a stalk of Golden Scale Grass, took a deep breath, and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing a few times before swallowing it down.

He initially intended to use the Golden Crow Heaven Burning Skill to refine it, but Huang Yi had mentioned that Spiritual Medicine isn't the same as Elixirs. Using Spiritual Medicine for cultivation makes it difficult to absorb the medicinal properties of the entire plant. Some Spiritual Medicines have properties too potent to be consumed without mixing with other Spiritual Medicines to balance them out, which is why Alchemists are so valued.

Hence, Chen Mo reconsidered: if the Golden Crow Heaven Burning Skill wouldn't work, perhaps the Gluttonous Technique might, as it claims to devour anything.

Chen Mo activated the Gluttonous Technique, instantly refining it.

The Cultivation Technique drew from the Spiritual Medicine consumed, expelling any waste afterwards.

The Gluttonous Technique, however, completely absorbed it all.

Instantly, a surge of medicinal power rushed through his limbs and bones, filling him with comfort.

Not only that, his skin surface shimmered with a faint light.

Chen Mo gazed at his arm in astonishment and rubbed it gently. Suddenly, his body froze, a look of disbelief quickly spreading over his face, as he discovered that the skin on his arm had indeed become harder.

This Golden Scale Grass was a Tier Three Spiritual Medicine and one of the main ingredients for refining the Golden Scale Pill, which is used to strengthen the body, an essential Spiritual Medicine for Body Cultivators.

Yet, with the Body Cultivation path cut off, Golden Scale Grass has turned into an ordinary cultivation resource for Spirit Cultivators.

Chen Mo never expected that without refining it into a pill, the mere consumption of Golden Scale Grass could have the effect of strengthening the body.

He glanced at the system panel.

Indeed, the experience of Vajra Longevity Skill had increased.

Chen Mo quickly selected all the Golden Scale Grass and consumed it in several rounds.

The bitter juice filled Chen Mo's mouth, causing him to squint.

So bitter.

The gains left Chen Mo very satisfied.

[Vajra Longevity Skill (Advanced 125/20000).]

Chen Mo glanced at the system panel and grinned, ready to switch to another Spiritual Medicine. His heart was suddenly stirred, and he closed his eyes, sensing a strange energy weaving through his muscles and bones, relieving a whole day's fatigue.