Ever since Lu Fang came to Yunxi City, Li Mo had always followed the principle of never doubting those he trusted and never using those he doubted.
Aside from some precious treasures, Li Mo gave Lu Fang all the spiritual herbs he had, letting him use his alchemy skills to his heart's content.
Seeing Lu Fang refining all sorts of pills, Li Mo felt like he had hit the jackpot.
If these pills were to be sold outside, they would fetch an astronomical price.
But Li Mo didn't do so, storing them all in the Xuanyuan Mirror. He had to make preparations for his future sect.
Lu Fang was even more delighted as he immersed himself in the process of refining elixirs.
The number of pills he refined gradually increased, and unknowingly, his Alchemy Technique had also improved significantly.
His wife, Lu Xinyue, and Li Mo all advised him not to refine day and night. But this was where his interest lay. Why would he listen to them?
In the end, they had no choice but to give up.
Li Mo even gave him the nickname 'Alchemy Madman'!
It was a name worthy of its name.
Liu Shizhong saw Li Mo was on the right track so he bid everyone farewell and returned to Yiyang County.
After all, no one knew when the long-gone man in black would show up again. He needed someone strong to stand guard there.
Before he left, Li Mo gave him all the pill bottles he had.
"Master, some are for recovering qi, some for strengthening the divine sense, and some for treating internal and external injuries …"
Li Mo told Liu Shizhong about the effects of the pills one by one, then took out another bottle.
"Master, this is a Dragon Soul Pill. It will play an important role in forming your martial soul."
Liu Shizhong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but his heart was filled with joy.
"Little Mo, there are too many pills. Take them back!"
"Master, take them back. Many people in the Liu clan need them.
"Master, take them back. The Liu clan has so many people who need them.
I have more here!
Remember to send my regards to Uncle Liu and the Second Elder when you get back! "
Liu Shizhong was touched to the core by Li Mo's actions.
"Alright!
I'll take them. "
Liu Shizhong didn't stand on ceremony. He had seen Li Mo grow bit by bit.
She understood Li Mo's character very well.
If they didn't accept the pills, Li Mo wouldn't leave on his own.
The master and disciple chatted idly for a while longer before Liu Shizhong left Cloud Lake City.
Li Mo was about to go home when Liu Yan appeared behind him out of nowhere.
His eyes were still fixed in the direction where Liu Shizhong had left.
"Yan 'er, are you homesick?"
Li Mo asked softly.
"No, it's just that I don't feel good seeing Grandpa leave."
"Silly girl, do you think I don't know what you are thinking?
Don't worry, it won't be long before we can return to Yiyang County and get married.
You'll give birth to a bunch of fat babies for me! "
Do you think I'm a pig?
They even gave birth to a bunch of fat babies. "
Li Mo's teasing lifted Liu Yan's mood.
"Let's go back. There are still more things waiting for me to do!"
Li Mo took Liu Yan's hand and walked to the County Governor's Office.
…
Li Mo's wealth and resources were enough for him to found a mid-sized sect.
The next step was to recruit soldiers, especially some powerful adepts.
Li Mo told his master and Bai Xiao in Taiping Town of his plan and had them recruit in secret.
Numbers didn't matter, but quality.
And they had to be scrutinized thoroughly.
That was to prevent anyone with ill intentions from sneaking in!
With this done, Li Mo finally had time to cultivate.
He hadn't had a chance to properly cultivate since returning from Jade Clear Province.
"Little Mo, come to my place!"
Xuanyuan Wudi's voice popped in Li Mo's mind.
"Grandpa, why are you looking for me? Do you know the whereabouts of my enemy?"
Li Mo came to Xuanyuan Wudi's courtyard with questions in his mind.
"Little Mo, you've been busy setting up your sect ever since returning from Jade Clear Province.
It's rare for you to have some free time today. As your grandpa, I want to give you something.
Consider it a gift from an elder. You can't refuse! "
"Grandpa, what is it?
Why are you acting so mysterious? "
Li Mo was overjoyed. A Martial Emperor's gift couldn't be anything ordinary!
"Look!"
With that, Xuanyuan Wudi opened his right hand, and a small golden sword appeared in his palm.
Li Mo's eyes went wide in shock.
"Grandpa, this won't do. This sword is your magic weapon.
I can't take it. Take it back! "
"What?
You won't listen to grandpa? "
"Grandpa, I'll listen to you, but I can't take this sword!"
Li Mo knew how important this sword was to Xuanyuan Wudi. Without it, Xuanyuan Wudi's power would plummet.
It could even be said that this sword was his life's magic weapon!
"Silly child, I know what you're worried about. But ever since I saw you, this Dragonscale sword no longer belongs to me."
Li Mo was even more perplexed. He couldn't understand why Xuanyuan Wudi would say this.
"Take out your scarlet sword!"
Li Mo followed Xuanyuan Wudi's instructions and the scarlet sword hovered above his head!
Om!
Om!
Om!
The sword let out a joyful chime.
Xuanyuan Wudi's Dragonscale sword chimed as well, as if replying to the scarlet sword.
"Only. Do you understand?"
Xuanyuan Wudi asked the dumbfounded Li Mo.
"Grandpa, are … are they a pair?"
"Correct!
These two swords are actually a single sword. They were both senior Xian Yangzi's magic weapons.
But senior Xian Yangzi left his cultivation method and this sword in the mortal world for the benefit of his descendants. But fearing that someone with ill intentions might get their hands on them, he separated them. "
"Ah!
You know senior Xian Yangzi too? "
"Of course. Why else would I give you Dragonscale sword?
Kid, you're quite the lucky one to get four of senior Xian Yangzi's cultivation methods.
You're the one most likely to become the next Xian Yangzi.
Giving this sword to you will be the best! "
"But grandpa …"
Li Mo wanted to say something but Xuanyuan Wudi cut him off.
"No buts. If you don't take it, then don't blame me for breaking my promise and leaving.
From now on, we don't know each other! "
Li Mo never expected Xuanyuan Wudi to use this method to force him to guard Dragonscale sword.
"Don't!
Grandpa, I'll take it. You're already so old, yet you're so impatient.
Anger is bad for your health! "
"You brat, don't try to be glib with me.
Hurry up and summon your Sword Spirit! "
Li Mo was stunned. 'So he knew about Little Red all along, but didn't point it out.'
"Ha-he, grandpa, I used to be afraid of getting into trouble because of my treasures, so …"
"You think I don't know what you're thinking?
You'd better behave yourself in the future! "
Xuanyuan Wudi feigned anger, but didn't blame Li Mo for hiding it from him. The martial world was a dangerous place, and no one would dare reveal their cards to you.
"Grandpa, thank you!"
Li Mo's face turned serious and he knelt before Xuanyuan Wudi.