24: Chapter 24 Caution is a virtue

Mo Zixing let go, looking at Lin Fan who was slumped on the ground. With a thought, he brought up his System panel.

[Name: Lin Fan]

[Gender: Male]

[Race: Human]

[Cultivation: None]

[personality trait: Ignorant]

[Innate Luck: None]

[Acquired Luck: Three Yin Severed Meridian Body (Black), Damaged Divine Soul (Black)]

The original good traits were completely cleared out.

The Innate Luck column only had [None] left.

In the Acquired Luck section, there was [Three Yin Severed Meridian Body], as well as the [Damaged Divine Soul] trait he had just created.

Lin Fan no longer had any chance of turning his life around.

Mo Zixing didn't feel any sympathy for the guy.

He went from being a Chosen One to a fool without any Luck; it could be said he got what he deserved.

From the moment he planned to use the jade pendant to absorb his cultivation, he should have expected this outcome.

Mo Zixing lightly kicked the unresponsive Lin Fan, his voice indifferent:

"In your next life, remember to weigh your own strength first."

How should he deal with Lin Fan?

Carrying two black traits, he was afraid burying him in the yard would ruin the feng shui.

It would be better to dump him in the back mountain.

It just so happened that the place he lived was in a relatively remote corner of the Outer Sect, and almost no one passed by nearby.

It wasn't early now, and there weren't many Disciples walking on the road, which made it convenient to act.

Mo Zixing leaned over and grabbed Lin Fan by the back of his collar.

As he expected, it wasn't difficult.

With a cultivation of Qi Refining Layer 7, carrying an ordinary person was like child's play.

He specifically chose secluded paths, while simultaneously using the System to scan the surroundings, perfectly avoiding everyone else.

He quietly bypassed the Outer Sect Disciple living area and headed straight for the forest on the Sect's back mountain.

Outer Sect Disciples often came to this back mountain forest to pick Low Grade Spiritual Plants and spirit fruits.

Of course, many low-level Spirit Beasts also lived scattered within the forest.

It was nothing to a Qi Refinement Stage Disciple, but for the current Lin Fan, it was completely different.

Mo Zixing casually threw him into the bushes deep in the forest.

Then, a faint arc of lightning flickered at his fingertips, and he lightly struck a nearby tree trunk.

With a crackling sound, there was a small explosion.

Just enough to attract nearby Yao Beasts.

Low howls soon came from the forest.

Mo Zixing watched from the nearby grass until he confirmed that Lin Fan had absolutely no chance of survival before turning to leave.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to erase all the traces he had left behind.

Caution is a virtue.

Even if the Sect discovered the body in the future, they would only conclude that a Handyman had trespassed into the depths of the back mountain and was killed by a Spirit Beast.

What did it have to do with him, Mo Zixing?

Another thing to worry about was gone.

His mood lightened considerably.

Mo Zixing took a shortcut back, and on the way, he suddenly remembered what Zhang Xianning had mentioned a few days ago.

The Inner Sect Disciple assessment was at the end of this month.

Counting it down, there weren't many days left.

He was already at Qi Refining Layer 7; not many among the Outer Sect Disciples could reach this cultivation.

As long as there were no surprises in the assessment, entering the Inner Sect was basically a sure thing.

And before entering the Inner Sect...

Considering which Elder to study under was the most crucial matter.

Mo Zixing wasn't actually very familiar with these Elders.

After all, before getting the System, he was just a perpetual Qi Refining Level 3 with mediocre talent, so he naturally didn't have much chance to interact with the Elders.

The only one Mo Zixing knew slightly more about was Elder Su Li, whom he had met a few nights ago.

With her Crystallization Stage cultivation, studying under her would save him countless detours.

Not to mention, the System scan showed she still had a certain amount of destiny luck.

Even just for that, she was worth getting close to.

And...

Mo Zixing couldn't help but imagine in his heart.

If he could remove that [completely destroyed appearance] black trait, he wondered what kind of beauty this Elder Su really was.

Even through the opaque black veil, he could see her figure was plump and graceful, and her eyes were cold yet alluring.

Her foundation was definitely not bad.

While thinking, Mo Zixing didn't stop walking and unknowingly arrived at the Sect's Outer Sect Treasure Pavilion.

People were coming and going in the Treasure Pavilion, mostly Outer Sect Disciples preparing for the Inner Sect assessment at the end of the month.

The manager behind the counter was looking down, checking the accounts. He looked up and saw Mo Zixing, his face showing a bit of impatience.

But then, he sensed Mo Zixing's Qi Refining Layer 7 cultivation, and his expression instantly changed.

Qi Refining Layer 7 was essentially equivalent to a prospective Inner Sect Disciple.

He could no longer receive him with his previous attitude.

The manager hurriedly pushed the ledger aside and came forward to greet him:

"Junior Brother Mo, what brings you here?"

"It's been a long time, and you've actually reached Qi Refining Layer 7. After this month's Inner Sect assessment, I'm afraid I won't see you again."

"A batch of very high-purity qi gathering pills just arrived; they're perfect for preparing for the assessment!"

Several Outer Sect Disciples picking spiritual materials nearby also looked over, whispering:

"Is this the Mo Zixing who defeated the Qi Refining Level 4 Zhang Xianning?"

"He's actually at Qi Refining Layer 7 already?"

"My god, wasn't he still at Qi Refining Level 3 a few months ago? This cultivation speed is too ridiculous!"

Mo Zixing ignored the gazes around him.

Half a year ago, if he had come to buy qi gathering pills, this manager wouldn't even have bothered to look up.

Sure enough, in the cultivation world, cultivation is the hard currency.

He didn't waste words and pointed directly at the qi gathering pills in the counter:

"Ten bottles, check me out."

Twenty Low-Grade Spirit Stones a bottle; ten bottles were two hundred.

Spending like this was something he wouldn't have dared to dream of before.

Anyway, the Spirit Stones were taken from Zhang Xianning and Lin Fan, so he didn't feel bad spending them.

Just as he was about to leave after paying, his gaze swept over the spiritual snacks in the corner of the counter.

Mo Zixing couldn't help but think of Jiang Yuwei, who was still sleeping soundly at home.

Junior Sister might like these.

After all, she was already one of his own in every sense, so he naturally had to treat her better.

Spirit Stones should be spent when they should be spent; there was no need to save this little bit.

Once he entered the Inner Sect, the monthly stipend would be quite considerable.

He conveniently picked a few of the best-selling items and put them all into his Storage Pouch.

Carrying a bag full of Medicinal Pills and spiritual snacks, Mo Zixing went all the way back to his small courtyard.

Pushing open the courtyard gate.

Jiang Yuwei had actually woken up and was practicing her sword in the open space.

Every move and style of the "Hehong Clear Wind Sword" was more fluid, with a touch of flexible charm.

The sunlight hit the fine bangs on her forehead, illuminating a small bead of sweat hanging from the tip of her hair.

That crystal drop wobbled with her spinning and sword-slashing movements, finally disappearing as it fell into the delicate space between the rise and fall of her chest.

"Senior Brother Mo, you're back!"

Seeing him, Junior Sister immediately sheathed her sword and skipped over to greet him.

Mo Zixing gave a response, took out the spiritual snacks he had bought from his Storage Pouch, and piled them on the table:

"I bought some pastries and snacks made from spirit fruits. Do you want to try some?"

Seeing Jiang Yuwei take them, he also took a piece and ate a few bites.

The taste was a bit overly sweet, but not bad.

He continued:

"There's something I need to tell you. The Inner Sect assessment is at the end of this month, and I've already planned to sign up."

"You're already at Qi Refining Level 4 now, which is enough to meet the registration threshold. Do you want to try it with me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuwei hurriedly chewed and swallowed the spirit fruit pastry in her mouth, almost choking. She flurriedly smoothed her chest before nodding vigorously:

"I want to go! I want to go with Senior Brother!"

"Even if I don't make it into the Inner Sect, it's good to accompany Senior Brother for the test."

"Silly girl, with me here, how could I let you go for nothing?"

Mo Zixing flicked Junior Sister's forehead. Watching her eat in small bites, he was already calculating the follow-up preparation plan in his mind.

There were still a few days left, just enough to rely on the complete "Spirit Induction Scripture" to quickly improve his cultivation.

The "Wave-Breaking Thunder Rush Technique" could also be polished further, ideally reducing the interval between consecutive releases.

By taking advantage of this assessment, it would be best if he could show his face more in front of Elder Su Li.

He had been laying low in the Mingyu Sect's Outer Sect for three years; it was time to go and see the Inner Sect.