Li Mo returned to school in just a few days, but everyone's attitude towards him was completely different.
His status as Shenjing's Li clan's legitimate successor earned him endless fawning.
When Li Mo entered the classroom, almost everyone greeted him. Those who didn't put down their pride to greet him showed a smile.
There was only one exception, Huang Yao.
Huang Yao's face didn't change when she saw Li Mo. She only glanced at him before returning to her studies.
"Hey, good morning everyone."
Ao Jiuxiao walked in as well. He wasn't interested in anyone but Li Mo. His eyes lit up when he saw Li Mo.
"Student Li Mo, it's been a while."
Li Mo frowned.
Li Mo never liked this Teacher Ao Jiuxiao. The reason was that this guy's enthusiasm was a bit over the top. It gave him a weird feeling and made him uncomfortable.
Ao Jiuxiao laughed, "What did student Li Mo eat for breakfast?"
Li Mo's mouth twitched.
"I ate fried dough sticks, soy milk, and a tea egg. It's the best restaurant on Western Street. Their craftsmanship is superb. I'll take you there one day when I have time."
"No need."
"Oh, you're welcome."
Li Mo took a deep breath.
Ao Jiuxiao nagged for a while more before starting his lecture. Putting aside his enthusiasm, the standard of his lecture was impeccable. It was accurate, on point, reasonable, and well-grounded. He spoke without hesitation.
At the end of the class, Ao Jiuxiao approached Li Mo, "Student Li Mo, do you have time at noon?
Want to have lunch together? "
"No time."
"Then another day. Come find me whenever you have time. I'm always free."
Ao Jiuxiao laughed as he left.
"Bro Mo, do you smoke?"
Chen Hai skipped over and gave Li Mo a cigarette. Li Mo waved it off.
"You've been gone for so many days. I've missed you to death."
"Go do what you need to do."
Li Mo waved. Chen Hai's attitude towards him changed because of his father. Li Mo didn't need such hypocritical politeness.
"Alright, bro Mo, go ahead."
Chen Hai bowed and left.
The crowd pointed at Li Mo and whispered.
Li Mo's status was different now. In the eyes of others, he went from nothing to a billionaire.
Only one person in the class didn't show much enthusiasm for Li Mo, and that was Huang Yao. She kept her head down as she studied.
When school ended, Li Mo was walking by himself when Huang Yao caught up to him.
"Li Mo, I've changed. Why are you still ignoring me?"
"Ah?"
"I've been studying hard every day, and my grades have improved a lot."
"Are your grades good?
What does it have to do with me? "Li Mo was helpless.
"After that day, I went back and thought about it carefully. Some things were indeed my fault. If I'm wrong, I'll change. So I've decided that I'll only love you from now on. I won't like anyone else!"
"I still have to study hard and get the best results. Only then will I be worthy of your identity."
"Miss Huang Yao, there's something you might not know."
"What is it?"
"I gave up my identity as the future successor of the Li Family of Shenjing and entered the Celestial Master Abode of Mount Longhu to become a Taoist priest. Look, this is my Taoist name nameplate."
"Impossible. Don't try to trick me."
"You can look it up. You should be able to find my information online."
Huang Yao was dubious and took out her phone to check. Li Mo was a true disciple of the Celestial Master Abode, so it was easy to find him on the internet.
"W-what are you thinking?"
"Nothing. I've never had any interest in money. To me, pursuing the supreme Heavenly Dao is my ultimate goal."
"Y-you … Li Mo, I was wrong about you. I thought I gave you a chance and you could change. But you're hopeless."
Li Mo snickered.
Huang Yao snapped, "What are you laughing at?"
"It's nothing."
"I joined the Celestial Master Abode of my own volition, but there's a hidden secret. I have a second uncle who also has a son. He wants his son to inherit the Li Family's business, so the Li Family won't accept me."
"So you were chased out by someone?" Huang Yao suddenly realized.
"Yes, yes, that's right. I was kicked out."
"Then … did they give you any compensation?"
"Yes, they gave me two hundred thousand shares. They said I can use them when I get married."
"Y-you … you're such a disappointment."
Huang Yao stomped her foot and left in a huff.
Li Mo took a few deep breaths before he could calm himself down.
If not for her father's sake, Li Mo wouldn't have been so polite to a woman like Huang Yao.
Not only was she annoying, she was also snobbish to no end. He couldn't stand her.
"Student Li Mo, student Li Mo!"
Not long after Huang Yao left, Ao Jiuxiao called him from behind.
Ao Jiuxiao rode a woman's bicycle and stopped next to Li Mo, "Come on, I'll give you a lift."
"No need." Li Mo's mouth twitched.
"No need to be so polite with a teacher."
"I'm not being polite. I really don't need it!"
Li Mo flagged down a taxi and got in. He was going to buy some daily necessities at the store, but after running into two weirdos, he lost all interest in it.
"You're back. I've been waiting for you."
Li Mo was greeted by Yang Hongying the moment he arrived.
"What are you doing?"
"It's nothing. I'm your introducer. Don't you want to thank me?
You should at least invite me to your house for a meal. "
"I'm the only one here. It's not convenient."
"It's fine, I'm not picky. A bowl of instant noodles will do."
"I don't have anything in my house."
"Then a seat is fine."
Li Mo opened the door and locked it from the inside.
Yang Hongying was pissed, "Don't you have any manners?"
"Using the Soul Detachment Art in the middle of the night is polite?"
"I-I … humph, I won't leave if you don't let me in."
"Suit yourself."
"Y-you …"
Yang Hongying was going crazy.
Ever since the test with Li Mo, she never left, shamelessly barging into Li Mo's house. Her goal was simple, to find a treasure that could increase Li Mo's soul power.
"I'm so pissed."
After staying outside for half an hour, Yang Hongying left in a huff.
The Soul Detachment Art couldn't get in, nor could the shamelessly barge in. She was at her wit's end.
In the living room, the three demons were watching Investiture of the Gods TV series.
At the end of the episode, the nine-tailed fox's head was beheaded. Jade pipa sighed, "To think that this is the fate of us three demons …"
Nine-headed pheasant gnashed her teeth, "Everyone became gods, even the dead King Zhou. Only we didn't."
Whitey was silent. She read the original Investiture of the Gods and watched the TV series with the two demons. She knew the story better than the two demons.
"Master is back."
"Master ~"