Chapter 123: Master, It's Best Not to Wear Clothes for Now

Chapter 123: Master, It's Best Not to Wear Clothes for Now

Shen Mo cleared his throat a few times and turned around.

Rustling sounds came from behind him.

It was clear that Murong Yue was changing into a new palace gown.

However...

Murong Yue's aura was still rising.

It would take some time before her physique was fully enhanced.

So, the fire element energy would likely still burn her clothes.

As expected, moments later, Shen Mo heard a startled cry from behind him.

Shen Mo cleared his throat again, "Master, I think it's best if you don't wear any clothes for now."

Murong Yue's fair cheeks were now as red as ripe apples.

She understood that no matter how many sets of palace gowns she changed into, they would still be burned.

However, it was improper for a master and disciple to share the same room while she, as the master, had half of her body exposed.

This... this was completely inappropriate!

"Master, you don't need to be so restrained; just pretend I'm not here," Shen Mo said with a slight smile.

Murong Yue bit her lip, "Fine! But don't you dare turn around, or I'll expel you from the sect!"

Shen Mo found it amusing.

Her tone was more like that of a shy, irritated older sister.

"Alright, alright, I'll do as you say." Shen Mo sat down cross-legged, making no move to turn around.

Murong Yue steadied her mind and continued refining the medicinal power of the Supreme Soul-Nurturing Pill.

Half an hour later, the pill was fully refined.

At that moment, Murong Yue's aura reached its peak!

Boom!

Two pillars of light shot into the sky.

One of flame, the other of frost, pierced through the clouds, shaking the heavens.

In the Qingcang Mountains and the surrounding areas, all the wandering cultivators who witnessed this scene were in awe.

"That direction... Is it Qingxuan Sect again?"

"I remember that Qingxuan Sect had a disciple with a Heaven-level physique before. Although the sect didn't officially acknowledge it, everyone knew it was Shen Mo, the young sect master."

"And now, there's another person with a Heaven-level physique!"

"Tsk tsk, the rise of Qingxuan Sect is unstoppable. We'd better not offend them. On the contrary, we should try to befriend them as much as possible."

"You're absolutely right!"

This was the sentiment among the wandering cultivators, and even more so among the sect cultivators.

Many second-rate and smaller sects were deeply shaken, their respect for Qingxuan Sect growing even more.

...

"Huff..."

Murong Yue exhaled a breath of impure air and quickly put on a new palace gown.

After dressing, she said softly, "Alright, you can turn around now."

Shen Mo turned around and immediately saw his familiar master.

However, the flushed Murong Yue had an added touch of unique beauty compared to usual.

"Heaven-level physique now?" Shen Mo asked.

Murong Yue nodded, sighing, "Indeed, it's a Heaven-level physique."

"With the enhancement of my physique, the power of the martial techniques I use is now much stronger than before."

"If I face Zhang Mo again, she won't be a match for me!"

Murong Yue was brimming with confidence.

Shen Mo smiled and handed her another Supreme Soul-Nurturing Pill, "This pill will be kept with you, Master. You can auction it off."

Murong Yue hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "That would be better. Auctioning it in my name is safer for you."

After saying this, she quickly added, "I... I'll leave first. Make sure to train hard and don't slack off!"

With that, Murong Yue hurriedly left as if her tail were on fire.

Shen Mo couldn't help but chuckle.

At times like this, Murong Yue behaved more like an inexperienced young girl.

But it made sense. Ever since she became the sect master of Qingxuan Sect, she often secluded herself.

Before becoming the sect master, she trained every day.

Though she was no longer a girl in her forties, she was indeed still inexperienced in the ways of the world.

"It's been half a month since the Alchemy King's Cave incident. The news of the destruction of Flying Frost Sect and Spirit Beast Sect should have spread by now, right?"

Shen Mo sat on a stone bench, deep in thought.

There was no need to mention Spirit Beast Sect, as it was merely a second-rate sect.

Flying Frost Sect, on the other hand, was a first-rate sect, and a particularly strong one at that.

Its destruction would undoubtedly cause a great upheaval in Xuanjing Prefecture.

All the sects, large and small, would be affected.

More importantly, both Flying Frost Sect and Spirit Beast Sect were affiliated with the Heavenly Water Sect.

*Chapter 123: Master, It's Best Not to Wear Clothes for Now*

Shen Mo immediately inspected his life panel.

[Name: Shen Mo]

[Realm: Core Formation Stage - Minor Achievement]

[Fate Attributes: Son of an Apothecary, Exceptional Perception, Sword Dao Enthusiast, Slightly Fortunate, Scorching Sun Flame Physique, Temporary Fortunes]

Seeing this, he nodded slightly.

After consuming the Great Perception Pill this time, the blue fate attribute "Innate Wisdom" had already been enhanced into the purple fate attribute "Exceptional Perception."

This meant that from now on, whether in comprehending cultivation techniques, martial arts, formations, alchemy, or artifact refining, his understanding would far surpass that of ordinary cultivators.

Shen Mo continued to read further down.

[Destiny: Ultimately halted at the Great Achievement of Core Formation Stage. In half a year, will die in a killing formation set by the combined forces of Blood River Sect and White River Sect.]

[Recent Fortunes: Two days later, upon entering Profound Frost Cave for treasure hunting, you will accidentally discover a new fissure, delve into it, and find the corpse of an Ice Dragon, obtaining three drops of Ice Dragon blood.]

[Upcoming Event: Upon leaving Profound Frost Cave, you will find that the cave has been taken over by Blood River Sect. Shen Mo will be surrounded by six Core Formation cultivators, severely injured, and forced to flee, barely escaping back to the Qingxuan Sect's territory. He will then need to recuperate for half a year, unable to cultivate.]

Shen Mo was pleasantly surprised.

There was actually an Ice Dragon's corpse at the bottom of Profound Frost Cave?

The Flying Frost Sect had controlled Profound Frost Cave for so long, excavating much Profound Frost Amber, yet they never knew there was something beneath the cave.

Unexpectedly, such an opportunity had fallen into his lap.

"But why would Blood River Sect suddenly take action? Blood River Sect is also affiliated with the Heavenly Water Sect. Could this be the Heavenly Water Sect's intention?" Shen Mo pondered, "But regardless, I must go to Profound Frost Cave; there's an incredible opportunity waiting for me there!"

Having made up his mind, Shen Mo immediately stood up.

He greeted the disciples guarding the entrance of the Bamboo Tree Courtyard and then headed straight for Profound Frost Cave.

The disciples at the gate would naturally inform Murong Yue of his departure to Profound Frost Cave.

Shen Mo used his qi to travel swiftly, heading north.

Profound Frost Cave was quite far from Qingxuan Sect's main gate.

It took Shen Mo an entire hour to reach it.

A blue, icy cave appeared before him.

Around it were walls and houses built from ice bricks, made from materials found locally.

The cold energy in this place was intense.

Ice bricks wouldn't easily melt, making them ideal construction materials.

Shen Mo landed lightly on the ground.

The guarding disciples, seeing him from afar, immediately showed signs of respect and quickly knelt halfway, "Greetings, Young Sect Master!"

Shen Mo nodded slightly, casually observing the two disciples.

To resist the intense cold here, they were both wearing thick cotton robes.

However, with his Scorching Sun Flame Physique, Shen Mo's body felt like a furnace.

This level of cold didn't bother him at all; in fact, he didn't feel it whatsoever.

Shen Mo asked casually, "Who is in charge of Profound Frost Cave?"

"Young Sect Master, it's Elder Song Chaofeng and Hall Master Wei Xiongtie."

"Wei Xiongtie?"

"Yes, Young Sect Master. Hall Master Wei is the head of the Iron Fist Hall and was reassigned here by the Sect Master to guard Profound Frost Cave."

Shen Mo nodded in understanding.

The head of the Iron Fist Hall was indeed the former Sect Master.

He had some impression of this person.

Smart, adaptable.

And most importantly, loyal to Qingxuan Sect.

Shen Mo then strode confidently into Profound Frost Cave.

Along the way, no matter what the stewards or disciples were doing, they would immediately stop their work, greet him respectfully, and address him as Young Sect Master.

Shen Mo even saw many familiar faces, all drawn from Qingxuan Sect's main gate.

The people stationed here, whether elders, stewards, or disciples, were among the most elite.

"Brother Shen... ah, no, Young Sect Master, why are you here?"

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