The Sleeve Green Dragon is all about the art of concealing the blade.
Drawing the Sword Intent from within, unleashing it in an instant, it holds the might of a dormant dragon awakened, a roar that shakes a thousand mountains!
Just a slight release of its killing intent was enough to strip Li Yuan of any power to resist; that's the terrifying aspect of "Daoist Charm"!
"In the short term, she probably won't come looking for trouble with me."
Chen Mo glanced at his attribute panel.
Name: Chen Mo
Title: None
Realm: Sixth-rank Transcendence Realm – Returning to the Origin Realm
Cultivation Technique: Mastery of Mixed Element Body Refining Technique
Martial Arts:
Mastery of Blazing Eight Slashes
Entry-level Sleeve Green Dragon (10/200)
Proficient Wind and Thunder Release (75/100)
Divine Skills: None
True Spirit: 31
...
"Heavenly Rank Martial Arts require 200 points per stage to break through, which is twice the amount needed for Earth-Level Martial Arts."
"That night, defeating the Copper Puppet increased it by 10 points, and also gained an extra 30 points of True Spirit... But such opportunities are hard to come by, especially since this is the Imperial City; where would that many strange creatures be available for me to farm?"
"If only I could get a few more Dao Essence Crystals."
Chen Mo pondered inwardly.
It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
After experiencing the sensation of rapid increase in strength, it's hard to return to a calm state and cultivate step by step once again.
As for acquiring Dao Essence Crystals, besides triggering random events, the only other way is to get system rewards given by the female lead.
So far, he has encountered two female leads.
Gu Manzhi is nowhere to be found; the other is Li Yuan...
Chen Mo became solemn.
Forget it, better to cultivate honestly; he definitely didn't want to get entangled with that fierce woman.
...
Having just entered the government office, Chen Mo heard a "crackling" sound.
Looking up, he saw Shen Zhixia sitting in a chair, holding a bag of roasted barley, stuffing her cheeks like a hamster.
"Shen Zhixia? What are you doing here?"
Chen Mo asked in confusion.
Shen Zhixia's expression froze, a flicker of panic flashed through her eyes.
Then she silently turned around, back facing Chen Mo.
"Crackling~"
Chen Mo: "..."
What's the matter, afraid I'll compete with you for it?
He sat down next to her, unabashedly grabbed a handful from the bag, and stuffed them into his mouth.
Watching the pained expression on Shen Zhixia's face, he couldn't help but chuckle.
Roasted barley is just dry roasted barley kernels, quite similar to popcorn from his past life, but without butter and sugar, possessing a distinctive wheat fragrance.
Under their "open and covert battle," the bag emptied in no time.
Chen Mo felt unfulfilled.
After all, he had just finished a foot massage, and his energy was significantly depleted; he urgently needed to replenish it.
"Do you have any other snacks?"
Shen Zhixia hesitated for a moment, then took out two pieces of poria cakes from her bosom.
Giving him one of the cakes, she murmured:
"This is all that's left, I can only give you one..."
Looking at the cake compressed into a semi-spherical shape, Chen Mo's expression turned somewhat awkward.
Having seen Shen Zhixia soaked before, he knew just how generously endowed this girl was...
At least a D in the cup sizes.
"Right, you haven't answered my question yet; why did you suddenly come here?"
Chen Mo gnawed on the cake and asked.
"I came to see my brother... and also to return this to you."
Shen Zhixia took out a jade pendant and handed it to Chen Mo.
She had intended to return it last time she went to the Chen Mansion, but an "accident" happened...
Every time she thought about it, her face would turn red and her heart would start racing.
So embarrassing!
Chen Mo took the pendant and pondered for a moment, then condensed a verdant Essence in his palm, wrapping the pendant within.
The jade, already of excellent quality, seemed transformed, warm and lustrous as if made of cream, with a faintly flowing brilliance within.
"Here, it's for you."
Chen Mo handed the rejuvenated jade pendant back to her.
"For... me?"
Shen Zhixia was stunned.
"Just consider it a trade for your roasted barley and cakes."
Chen Mo said with a smile.
Of course, it was a joke.
Shen Zhixia had saved him back in the Imperial Music Bureau, and later helped him stabilize his Qi-Blood and solidified his state... might as well take it as a token of gratitude.
After all, this jade pendant was not a Magic Artifact; it lacked various special abilities.
But it was infused with pure Life Essence, wearing it close to the body could subtly improve one's constitution and heal hidden injuries, which was perfect for Shen Zhixia, a Martial Cultivator.
Looking at the Precious Jade in her hand exuding vigorous vitality, Shen Zhixia was momentarily lost in thought.
At this time, Chen Mo leaned over to her ear and whispered softly: "Also, I haven't forgotten you, Chong'er sister."
The two had been playmates since childhood.
Chen Mo being a year older, Shen Zhixia always followed him closely.
The other children teased her as a "tailgater."
She wasn't ashamed but proud, saying in her childish voice that she would always be Chen Mo's "Chong'er sister."
Hearing this nickname, Shen Zhixia shuddered, and her cheeks turned red at a visible speed, looking like a ripe apple.
"I, I have other things to do, I'm leaving first."
Shen Zhixia didn't dare to look at him and got up to flee in a panic.
"Take it easy, don't fall, Chong'er sister," Chen Mo waved his hand and called out.
Bang!
Shen Zhixia bumped her head against the door frame.
...
"Zhixia?"
Shen Shuqiu just happened to come by.
Shen Zhixia ignored him and vanished in the blink of an eye.
"This girl, why so flustered..."
Shen Shuqiu was somewhat puzzled, shook his head, and stepped into the Government office.
"Lord Shen."
Chen Mo greeted him.
Seeing his haggard appearance, he quickly expressed the concern of a subordinate for his superior, "Lord, did you not rest well? Although public duties are heavy, one must take care of their health."
Shen Shuqiu leaned back in his chair, tiredly rubbing his brows.
"Don't mention it, the case with Yan Liang has already spread."
"In just half a day's time, I don't know how many people have been pressuring me openly and secretly, probing for information, and even..."
At this point, Shen Shuqiu thought of something, raised his head to look at Chen Mo, and said with suspicion: "Did you little rascal already know the background of that Sixth-rank Mage? Did you deliberately set me up to take the fall?"
He had guessed that the Mage had someone powerful backing him, but he didn't anticipate the connection with the Prince Mansion.
Now it could be said that he was in a difficult position...
"Lord Shen is the backbone of the Gui Water Bureau, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility, how can it be called taking the fall?"
"Besides, with the Empress supporting you, what's there to be afraid of?"
Chen Mo's flattery was loud and clear.
Shen Shuqiu gave him an annoyed look.
It's easy for you to talk without the burden.
With me facing the storm for you, of course, you're not afraid!
Looking at Chen Mo's leisurely and careless demeanor, Shen Shuqiu felt annoyed and said, "There's a case in the West Suburb. It was originally Ding Fire Department's responsibility, but now that Yan Liang has been arrested by you and they're short-staffed, you'll go and take a look."
Chen Mo frowned upon hearing this: "Doesn't the Ding Fire Department still have Li Yuan? Even if they are short on staff, there's the Bing Fire Department. Why does it have to be me?"
"Everyone else has their duties."
"This case was tossed over from the government office side, it's somewhat tricky, you'll go together with Li Yuan."
Shen Shuqiu said.
"Me, paired up with her?"
Chen Mo's frown deepened, "That doesn't seem quite right?"
Shen Shuqiu said seriously:
"Work is work, set other things aside."
"As a pillar of the Gui Water Bureau, I believe in your capabilities, after all, with great power comes great responsibility..."
Having said that, he patted Chen Mo's shoulder and walked away with his hands behind him.
"..."
Chen Mo sighed.
This man is too petty, obviously an act of personal revenge...
"Lord, Lord!"
At that moment, Qin Shou ran over excitedly and whispered: "The Imperial Music Bureau recently got a new batch of songstresses, very charming and lively, it'll be exciting! I've booked the spot already, do you want to join tonight..."
I have to work overtime and you want to visit the brothel?
"Forget the Imperial Music Bureau."
Chen Mo said coldly, "There's a case later, you're coming with me!"
Qin Shou: "…"