109: The rain is about to come and the wind is all over the building

Looking at the identification information of the sword talisman, Mo Fan let out a long breath, carefully put it away, and silently mouthed a "thank you" toward the direction of the corridor.

Given Liu Xiyan's current state, consuming her Primordial Spirit Light would require sacrificing her Lifespan.

And her remaining Lifespan was already quite limited.

Mo Fan did not know why Liu Xiyan would give such an important sword talisman to him.

"Did she consume her Primordial Spirit Light to create this sword talisman for me just because she saw I like to fool around?"

"Why is she so good to me?"

"We haven't even known each other for that long, have we?"

"Is it just because I was able to light up the five stone tablets?"

In the end, Mo Fan shook his head, turned around, and walked through the long corridor.

He would not use this sword talisman.

At the same time, he felt moved, and certain thoughts in his heart became even firmer.

"I hope it's not too late."

However, having said that, Mo Fan was also somewhat astonished.

Liu Xiyan's strength exceeded his expectations.

She was only at the Guiyuan First Level, yet the sword talisman she condensed seemed even stronger than a full-force strike from an average Guiyuan Peak cultivator.

It was simply absurd!

He let out a soft breath.

Mo Fan passed through the corridor.

As he passed through the main hall, Chu Qian's clear and beautiful voice rang out.

"Junior Brother Mo, you are as fast as ever."

Mo Fan's face darkened: "I don't like that phrasing, take it back."

That was too much!

Such a statement that severely contradicts the facts is very easy to misunderstand, okay!

"Haha, just kidding. The Sword Pavilion is filled with Sword Qi everywhere; it's already quite impressive that you, Junior Brother, could stay for so long," Chu Qian said with a giggle.

Mo Fan: "..." Why does what you're saying sound stranger the more I listen to it?

"Come, take this Spirit Stone to spend~" Chu Qian walked up with a smile, pinching a crystal-clear Spirit Stone and handing it to Mo Fan.

"I just rented out a spirit sword and earned a full five Spirit Stones. It's rare to make a sale, so take it, for good luck—may everything go smoothly!"

Chu Qian shoved the Spirit Stone into Mo Fan's hand, a smile spreading across her delicate and pale face.

Mo Fan held the Spirit Stone, somewhat stunned.

He wanted to return it, but after hesitating for a long while, he carefully put the Spirit Stone away.

"Many thanks, Senior Sister."

"What are you thanking me for? Don't you often bring us pastries? Master asked me to tell you that the red bean matcha cakes were delicious, bring more next time."

Mo Fan: "?"

At this moment, an absurd thought suddenly appeared in Mo Fan's mind.

Could it be that Liu Xiyan spared no effort to consume her Primordial Spirit Light to condense the sword talisman because of some red bean matcha cakes?

Although the pastries he made were much better than those in the shops, it shouldn't go that far, right?

As soon as this thought arose, Mo Fan shook his head and denied it.

But then again, for a foodie, this possibility actually existed!

But Li Xinghe stopped eating mortal food once he reached the Transcendent realm!

You, a Returning to Origin expert, actually did such a thing for a few pieces of pastry?

Thinking of this, Mo Fan was completely bewildered.

"Alright, Junior Brother, hurry back. You haven't cultivated the Sword Pavilion's Legacy; staying in the Sword Pavilion for too long is bad for your body," Chu Qian said, shooing Mo Fan away.

"Alright, see you next time, Senior Sister." Mo Fan turned and left the Sword Pavilion.

...

"Hiss, too terrifying—" The next day, Mo Fan covered his face and climbed out of bed with two panda eyes.

"It seems the leap in cultivation this time was too large, a bit exaggerated—"

Mo Fan felt a toothache.

Last night, he was tortured so miserably by the Red-Clothed Female Ghost in his dreams that he had absolutely no power to fight back!

His pig-slaughtering screams echoed throughout the night.

"Damn it, just you wait, I'll get you back sooner or later!"

He washed his face with ice water, pulled himself together, pulled open the curtains with a swoosh, and cultivated the Golden Body Art while facing the morning sun.

After finishing his cultivation of the Golden Body Art, he boiled some noodles for breakfast.

Just as Mo Fan was preparing to go out, his phone rang.

Glancing at the caller ID, Mo Fan pressed the answer button.

Soon, Li Xinghe's somewhat aged yet mellow voice rang out.

"The plan is set. If you have time, you can come over today.

"This cultivation task will last for one month, with a reward of 20,000 merit points. Are you willing?"

"20,000 merit points?" Mo Fan was stunned for a moment.

This reward was too absurd, right?

"Mm, the workload this time is relatively large, so I applied for some extra merit points. Are you willing to accept the commission?

"By the way, although you are young, you should still practice moderation, lest you regret it when you are older."

"Accepted!" Mo Fan automatically ignored the last sentence and quickly nodded in agreement.

20,000 merit points for one month!

Even in the Inner Sect, you couldn't find an in-sect task with such an absurd reward... right?

What's more, he could freeload Alchemy knowledge from Li Xinghe!

If he didn't accept such a task, it would truly be intolerable to reason!

"As expected, Alchemists are all generous. They truly deserve to be the most profitable profession." After hanging up the phone, Mo Fan sighed endlessly, feeling like he was dreaming.

"Did I join a fake Outer Sect? Since when was earning Spirit Stones in the Outer Sect so simple?" While complaining, Mo Fan efficiently packed his luggage.

...

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

January 17, 2023, New Calendar.

The 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, 2022, Old Calendar.

It had only been two days since the Little New Year.

In a few more days, it would be the new year.

The cultivation task at the No. 23 Spirit Herb Garden finally came to an end.

Although this time it still ended in failure, Li Xinghe's face was filled with an indescribable smile.

"It's almost there. If we improve the plan a bit more, we should be able to succeed next time."

While looking at the draft filled with characters, Li Xinghe said to Mo Fan:

"You go back first; I will notify you when the new plan is ready.

"You completed the work very well this time, and I have already applied for additional merit point rewards for you; they will arrive soon."

After speaking, Li Xinghe waved his hand, turned around, and continued to bury himself in calculations.

"This Junior will take his leave." Mo Fan scratched his head, picked up the luggage he had prepared long ago, and turned to leave the laboratory.

Walking on the way back, Mo Fan focused his mind to check his attribute panel.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Innate Seventh Level (+)]

[Cultivation Technique: Innate Art, Breath Concealment Art, Sword Nurturing Art (Complete Version) (Entry Level)]

[Martial Skill: Vajra Fist - Innate Chapter, Golden Body Art (First Level)]

[Special Ability: Alchemy (Small Accomplishment)]

[Storage Space: 100 cubic meters (+)]

[Available attribute points: 700]

Over this past month, he had gained quite a bit.

Alchemy had improved from its initial "First Glimpse" to "Small Accomplishment."

Compared to the martial path, Mo Fan's Comprehension Ability in Alchemy was slightly worse, but it was still terrifying.

The so-called "Small Accomplishment" meant that as long as he had the Pill Formula, Mo Fan could refine any low-grade (First to Third Grade) Medicinal Pill.

"I can graduate and refine Medicinal Pills myself to make money!

"The 20,000 merit points settled in advance last month, plus the extra merit points that will arrive soon, should be enough to exchange for 240 Spirit Stones.

"Exchanging 240 Spirit Stones for attribute points, plus the original 700 attribute points, I can add points again!

"The timing is just right; the hidden dangers from adding too many points at once before have just been digested, so I can safely add points—"

Thinking of this, Mo Fan focused his mind and walked towards the Logistics Department.

Not long after walking, he seemed to think of something, his footsteps paused slightly, and he muttered to himself in his heart:

"Calculating the time, Yingying has been in the Secret Realm for two months. In two days it will be the New Year, so I'll call her to go home for the New Year together.

"After exchanging for Spirit Stones in a moment, I can add points to Breakthrough in my cultivation.

"There is no rush to refine pills to make money for the moment; having been busy for so long, I should rest.

"During the New Year, I'll just lie down and relax. Next year, I'll continue to work hard to earn Spirit Stones, make a push to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and challenge the Trial Tower!"

Smiling, Mo Fan took a step again and walked towards the Logistics Department.

At the same time.

No. 23 Spirit Herb Garden.

Li Xinghe, who was burying himself in calculations in the laboratory, suddenly laughed in a neurotic way and muttered to himself in his heart.

"It's coming, it's coming, the time is almost here. Senior Brother's side should be almost ready, it will be in these few days, haha, just in these few days..."

After laughing neurotically and whispering a few words in his heart, Li Xinghe continued to calculate. He carefully checked the calculation draft, and after a moment, he showed a look of sudden realization:

"So that's how it is, this temperature section is too high, lowering it by ten degrees will do.

"No, there should be other errors, must check carefully..."