28: Chaos City

Ji Mo strolled leisurely towards the largest restaurant in the city.

Stepping into the restaurant, the interior was bustling and noisy, filled with the clamor of people.

He found an empty seat, looked at the menu, and ordered more than a dozen dishes, all perfect in color, aroma, and taste.

These dishes were all meticulously prepared with Yao Beast meat. As soon as they were served, a rich and mellow aroma instantly wafted over, making Ji Mo's appetite surge.

One must know that such dishes made with Yao Beast meat are not only incredibly delicious but also excellent Cultivation nourishment for cultivators, capable of enhancing one's cultivation to a certain extent.

Of course, their prices were naturally high. Afterwards, Ji Mo ordered two bottles of spirit fruit wine. He took a small sip, and the unique taste instantly bloomed on his taste buds, somewhat resembling rice wine from Earth, with a hint of sweetness and a rich fruity aroma; it was truly delicious.

This meal, Ji Mo unknowingly spent several hundred taels of silver.

But Ji Mo didn't feel any heartache about it. In his opinion, he could easily earn this money back by just killing a few enemies or taking a trip through the Wushuang Mountain Range; it was merely "small change."

Ji Mo was getting a bit carried away; thinking back to his previous life, he had never enjoyed such luxury.

Ji Mo's thoughts turned: wouldn't such a wonderful moment be even better if shared with a beautiful woman?

Immediately, he carefully packed the delicacies and then headed straight towards Nangong Xue'er's residence.

Along the way, Ji Mo paid extra attention to his surroundings, constantly mindful of concealing his presence, being cautious and wary, fearing that others might discover the connection between him and Nangong Xue'er.

He knew deeply that in this world full of danger and strife, caution was the key to longevity.

He absolutely did not want to fall into the common plot seen in novels due to a moment of carelessness—where loved ones are captured by enemies as leverage.

In his view, once one falls into the hands of a mortal enemy and leverage is seized, it is almost impossible to rescue the person unharmed, and such a consequence was something he could never accept.

After confirming that no one was around, Ji Mo took out a sound transmission talisman and softly sent a message to Nangong Xue'er, asking her to open the door.

Before long, the door opened with a "creak," and Nangong Xue'er's fragrant, soft body immediately leaned against him. The two naturally embraced and entered.

As soon as they entered the room, sparks of emotion instantly ignited, leading to another passionate and deep embrace.

After a long while, Ji Mo gently released Nangong Xue'er's body, smiling as he placed the delicacies and fine wine one by one on the table.

Because the food had been stored in his storage space, it still looked as if it had just come out of the pot, steaming hot and fragrant.

"Xue'er, let's have dinner together," Ji Mo said gently.

Nangong Xue'er gazed at Ji Mo with eyes full of tenderness, parted her cherry lips, and sweetly responded with an "Mm."

During this dinner, the two ate intimately, in a warm and sweet atmosphere.

However, with Ji Mo's current appetite, which constantly increased as his Physical Body strengthened, these foods were merely a drop in the bucket for him.

In fact, as his Physical Body grew stronger day by day, ordinary ingredients were far from sufficient to meet the energy consumed by his daily Cultivation.

It's no wonder that most Disciples not from prominent Families wouldn't choose to Cultivate Body Refining methods, as the consumption of resources for it is simply too immense.

Fortunately, Ji Mo had numerous monster beast pills as supplements to sustain his Cultivation needs. The food on the table at this moment was mostly just to satisfy his cravings.

After finishing their meal, the two tidied up briefly.

Then, Ji Mo embraced Nangong Xue'er, and they sat together in the courtyard.

In this quiet night, the two whispered sweet nothings, sharing their thoughts and joys.

Ji Mo was immersed in this warm atmosphere, feeling great, as if all his fatigue and worries had vanished at this moment.

But good times are always short, and finally, Ji Mo got up, preparing to leave.

It wasn't that he didn't want to spend the night there, but he knew deeply that he truly found it difficult to control his inner emotions and impulses. For the sake of their future, it was better to endure for now.

The next day at noon, Nangong Xue'er sent Ji Mo a message.

The two, as agreed, went together to Brother Shan's home. As soon as they entered, they saw the other members of Brother Shan's team were also there. Everyone's eyes met, and after nodding to each other, they all took their seats.

Brother Shan's expression was exceptionally solemn. He looked at Ji Mo and said gravely:

"Brother Ji Mo, we went through a lot of trouble, making inquiries from many sources, and finally found out Song Dong's whereabouts. Someone said he went to the 'City of Chaos,' the meeting point of the three Empires."

"City of Chaos? What kind of place is that exactly?"

Ji Mo was full of curiosity and couldn't help but ask.

At this moment, Brother Xiao took over the conversation and said:

"The geographical location of the City of Chaos is extremely special. It is at the border of our Heavenly Dragon Empire, the Great Yan Empire, and the Heavenly Wind Empire, a typical no-man's-land.

It is a Holy Land for Loose Cultivators, but also a city of sin.

Many wanted criminals from the three great Empires flee there to seek refuge.

In the City of Chaos, strength is the only right to speak. The City Lord, Shangguan Batian, even possesses the powerful cultivation of the Xiantian Realm.

There are still some rules to follow within the city, but once outside the city gates, it's like entering a cruel world where the strong prey on the weak, and bloody massacres between people can be seen everywhere."

Brother Qiao then added, with a look of yearning on his face:

"Recently, it's said that the City of Chaos will host a martial arts tournament.

The rewards for this tournament are incredibly generous. Those who rank in the top three, the first place winner will receive an Innate Pill,

The second place winner will receive an Earth Rank low-grade Secret Manual,

And the third place winner will receive a Longevity Pill.

Even those who enter the top ten will each receive a Realm Breaking Pill.

It can be said that as soon as the news of this martial arts tournament spread, it was like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, completely stirring up the situation in the three great Empires near the City of Chaos.

Attracting numerous Sect Disciples and Loose Cultivators to gather like a tide."

However, Brother Qiao was very clear about his own strength. Although he now also had Peak Acquired cultivation, without strong foundational support, going there would only be a futile sacrifice; it would be better to stay in the Sect and Cultivate peacefully.

"Thank you, big brothers, for the news. This is really too important to me."

As Ji Mo spoke, he gently flipped his right hand, and several bottles of Medicinal Pills appeared on the table.

He looked at everyone and said sincerely:

"Big brothers must have also been preparing to advance to Innate. These are some Medicinal Pills that help increase cultivation, a small token of my appreciation."

Seeing this, everyone subconsciously wanted to refuse.

Ji Mo quickly spoke to stop them, smiling as he said:

"Big brothers, please don't decline. Your little brother is somewhat skilled in Alchemy and doesn't lack these Medicinal Pills."

As he spoke, he naturally took Nangong Xue'er's delicate hand beside him, looked at her affectionately, and continued:

"Moreover, I also want to thank you big brothers for your meticulous care of Xue'er these past few years."

Nangong Xue'er's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, looking shy, but she still mustered her courage and said to her teammates:

"Yes, big brothers, little sister has decided to be with Ji Mo. From now on, Ji Mo will be little sister's husband."

Upon hearing this, a trace of disappointment inevitably flashed across everyone's faces.

After all, with a great beauty like Nangong Xue'er by their side for so long, how could they not feel moved?

It was just that everyone could see Nangong Xue'er was wholeheartedly focused on Cultivation, so no one had easily expressed their feelings.

Unexpectedly, Ji Mo had now taken the lead and won the beauty's heart.

However, their deep friendship of over ten years was certainly not fake. They quickly adjusted their emotions and, with sincere smiles, offered their heartfelt blessings to the couple.

After cautioning everyone to strictly keep the secret, Ji Mo and Nangong Xue'er returned to their residence hand in hand.

The two snuggled intimately for a while. Ji Mo was the first to break the silence, saying with a serious expression:

"Xue'er, I plan to set off tomorrow. During the days I am away, you should go into seclusion to break through to the Xiantian Realm. I eagerly await your return, Xue'er, as an Innate Martial Artist."

"Mm, I'll listen to you. But you must be extra careful out there! Always remember, I'll be waiting for your return in Wushuang City!"

Nangong Xue'er's eyes were full of worry as she softly admonished him.