Chapter Seven Hundred and Seven – Mysteries (2/2)

She spun, the long red dress blossoming as she elegantly sat in front of Zuo Mo.

Ceng Lian’er was elegant and graceful in everything she did as though it was innate to her. A country bumpkin like himself could not copy it. Zuo Mo shook his head and threw this hilarious thought away. He then asked in concern, “How is it?”

“Success!” Ceng Lian’er said without any modesty. Her smile was like a flower, bright and eye-catching. “My bloodline has been perfected, and this would be of great benefit to my future cultivation. My shen power has grown by half!”

Zuo Mo’s expression changed. For mo, their bloodline was the core of their power, and the spring of all their power. Reinforcing their core was tempting for every cultivator, and Zuo Mo gaped at her shen power growing by half.

Even with his right hand that seemed to be a little shen crystal, he he would need about a year to grow half of his shen power without any other assistance.

“Worth! So worth it!” Zuo Mo couldn’t help but say excitedly.

Ceng Lian’er gave a small smile. Her eyes that seemed to forever be shrouded in mist flashed with emotion. Of course it was worth it. But what had been traded was an earth mo weapon!

When she had heard that it would take an earth mo weapon, Ceng Lian’er had given up on that set of White Ridge Snake Bones. That price was not something that she could afford. Even her father Ceng Yi, who was a jie master, would not be able to pay such a price.

The person in front of her did not hesitate.

This had nothing to do with love between man and woman. She suddenly understood why there would always be astounding geniuses gathered around Zuo Mo.

Wei Sheng, Gongsun Cha, Bie Han … …

Any of these people alone was a star, a blinding existence, but these outstanding geniuses were gathered closely around Zuo Mo. And for him, they were willing to die.

Zuo Mo did not notice Ceng Lian’er’s emotions. It was hard to disguise the joy on his face. “Great! You have come out of seclusion so I can rest my worries and forge earth mo weapons.”

“Forge earth mo weapons?” Ceng Lian’er had been in seclusion ever since she had gotten the White Ridge Snake Bones. She didn’t know anything about what had happened. When she heard that Zuo Mo said he was going to forge earth mo weapons again, she couldn’t help but be shocked.

“Yes.” Zuo Mo nodded. He grinned and said, “I thought of a wonderful idea. Use earth mo weapons to trade for Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass. This way, we don’t have to go to Nether Springs Jie.”

“Trade earth mo weapons for Reverse Shadow Soul Silkgrass?” Ceng Lian’er was stunned. She suspected that something was wrong with her hearing. “Do we have other earth mo weapons?”

Looking at the shock on Ceng Lian’er’s face, Zuo Mo was proud. He said with a snicker, “We can make more!”

Ceng Lian’er was speechless. A moment later, her mouth turned into a smile. Zuo Mo’s tone was casual when he spoke about forging earth mo weapons. While she was shocked, she did not doubt that Zuo Mo could accomplish this.

Her gaze silently landed on A Gui. For some reason, a serene sigh sounded inside her, like a wisp of mist rising up and covering her eyes.

“When are you going to start?” She smiled.

“Since you are out of seclusion, then there is no time to day.” Zuo Mo’s smile disappeared. His expression was solemn as he said, “Tomorrow!”

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“I’m very disappointed that the brutish bull didn’t dare to fight me last time I visited.” The old man grinned, his gaping mouth full of yellow teeth hard to look at.

An youth appeared nearby, his tight clothing emphasizing the tall figure of the youth. He was lying in the air as though there was an invisible chair behind him. Half of his body was curled up in this invisible chair and his position looked strange.

One hand was holding a plate piled high with blood grapes. The other hand was throwing blood grapes idly into his mouth.

“I wouldn’t dare to fight Elder. I have come to eat and play.” The youth said through a full mouth, “However, Second Brother failed since Elder protected Xiao Mo Ge last time. This time, you seem to be interested in Xiao Yun Hai. Elder, leave us a path … …”

“Xiao Yun Hai? Haven’t you come for Xiao Mo Ge?” The old man picked at his ear. “While I am old, and my hearing isn’t as good, I am not immune to the nagging. Xiao Yun Hai is the crux to finding Xiao Mo Ge. My ears are getting callouses from hearing this.”

“Hey hey, Elder, don’t speak so straightforwardly. Let’s discuss. Why are you squabbling with us juniors. Elders, name a price … …” the youth’s tone was fast but his hands were even quicker yet the grapes on the plate seemed to be endless.

The old man looked dryly at the youth. “The Mo Shen Temple have really set their hearts this time.”

“So so.” The youth laughed. “Elder, you know that we are poor, don’t have anything good. Don’t ask too high of a price!”

“Don’t be modest. If I remember correctly, that Scab Fragrance Tree in your temple should be starting to scab now. This old man doesn’t want a lot, five!” The old man showed his yellowed teeth again with unscrupulousness.

The youth’s body imperceptibly froze. A cold rush rose. The scab fragrance was one of the core secrets in the Mo Shen Temple. It was planted in a restricted part of the temple. Even the guards of the temple did not know of it. But this dirty old man knew it!

“Elder, you really are wise and powerful! However, only five were produced, if you take all of them … …”

The old man snickered. “Tsk tsk, five? How come I heard it was eleven?”

The youth’s back immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He stared at the old man with a sharp gaze and said in a cold voice, “Elder, who are you?”

Translator Ramblings: I should be in the middle of my trip home. Things might get back to a more regular schedule then.