Shen Mo had just left Qingxuan Sect when a disciple quickly reported the news to Liu Yuanfeng.
Liu Yuanfeng was resting with his eyes closed. Upon hearing the news, he slowly opened his eyes, a strange glint flickering in them.
"Leave," he waved his hand. The disciple respectfully left.
Not far away, Liu Yunxuan hurried over, "Father, this is a great opportunity."
"Shen Mo's cultivation speed is too fast. His strength is already above mine. If we don't take this chance to eliminate him while he's alone, when will we?"
Liu Yunxuan's expression was somewhat anxious.
Ever since his chest injury had healed, he harbored a deep hatred for Shen Mo, always thinking about destroying him.
However, even when Shen Mo left the sect, he never went too far. Such a distance was still within the range for the Core Formation realm elders like Murong Yue to arrive in just a few breaths.
It was not an ideal place to make a move. Now, he finally saw an opportunity.
Liu Yuanfeng smiled faintly, "Yunxuan, you're still too impatient. Here's what you should do: tell this news to Song Chaofeng and see what he does."
Liu Yunxuan was stunned but still nodded patiently, "Alright." He quickly left Cloud Mist Peak and headed to Sword Cliff.
Sword Cliff was a smooth rock wall, towering a hundred feet high. It was said that it was cleaved by the founder of Qingxuan Sect with a single sword strike.
Disciples often came here to gain insights and improve their swordsmanship.
After the Qingxuan Cave incident, Song Chaofeng had voluntarily stepped down from his position as Great Elder and had been reflecting on his actions here.
When Liu Yunxuan arrived, he saw Song Chaofeng sitting at a low table, eating meat and drinking wine, not looking at all like he was reflecting.
"Hmm?" Song Chaofeng raised an eyebrow, "What did your father send you here for?"
Liu Yunxuan told him about Shen Mo leaving the sect.
Song Chaofeng immediately understood, "I see."
"Boy, you're indeed impatient."
Liu Yunxuan was puzzled, "Elder Song, we are steadfast allies in wanting to kill Shen Mo. Have you forgotten how much he made Junjie suffer?"
Song Chaofeng replied indifferently, "Of course I remember."
"Then why..." Liu Yunxuan was even more puzzled.
Song Chaofeng continued, "Do you know that Elder Li personally went to see Shen Mo when he was leaving the sect?"
Liu Yunxuan was taken aback.
Song Chaofeng added, "As Murong Yue's disciple, do you think she wouldn't give him life-saving items?"
Liu Yunxuan fell silent.
Song Chaofeng pressed on, "With so many life-saving cards on him, ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators are no match for him. Who do you suggest we send? A Core Formation realm elder?"
Liu Yunxuan had nothing to say.
Song Chaofeng snorted, "Think things through more carefully."
"Shen Mo must die, but not now."
"Acting against him now would be time-consuming and laborious, and we would also have to face Murong Yue's wrath."
"We aren't ready, and neither are they." Song Chaofeng pointed upward.
Liu Yunxuan nodded, understanding that he was referring to the Divine Sword Sect and the Verdant Vine Sect.
"Go back. The time isn't ripe yet."
"When the time comes, Shen Mo will die faster than anyone else." Song Chaofeng waved his hand dismissively.
Liu Yunxuan nodded respectfully, "I understand, Elder Song."
He quickly returned to Cloud Mist Peak to meet Liu Yuanfeng again.
Liu Yuanfeng smiled faintly, "It seems you understand now."
"Yes, I was indeed too impatient," Liu Yunxuan sighed.
Liu Yuanfeng pondered for a moment, "Start working on the Alchemist King's cave. The exact location is almost found; we only need the key, which is the pills he personally refined."
"As far as I know, the Alchemist King gave his pills to three people."
"One is Shen Jiuding, Shen Mo's father, but with Murong Yue's people watching, we can't make a move there."
"The second is the head of the Zhao family in Gufeng City, but the Zhao family has allied with the Luo family, making it difficult to infiltrate."
"The last one is a woman from Qingyi Pavilion in Xishan City. Years ago, the Alchemist King, Gu Sanqiu, spent days and nights with her and left her a Youth Retaining Pill."
"My men have already tracked her down. You must go retrieve the pill yourself; I don't trust anyone else with this task."
Liu Yunxuan was thrilled, "Yes! I'll handle it right away!"
He couldn't help but ask, "Father, is it true that the Alchemist King's cave is filled with mountains of pills?"
Liu Yuanfeng nodded slightly, "It's true."
"If we can open it, I will certainly reach the peak of the Core Formation realm and surpass Murong Yue."
"Then, Song Chaofeng will be wary of me, and all actions will be led by me. The wavering Core Formation realm elders will know who to side with."
"Good! I look forward to that day!" Liu Yunxuan said excitedly and quickly left.
...
Qingshan City. Returning to this old city full of memories, Shen Mo felt a wave of nostalgia.
Although he had never actually lived here, coming back touched on those distant memories, making him feel a sense of connection.
Shen Mo, wearing the gold-trimmed true disciple robes of Qingxuan Sect, immediately attracted the attention of passersby.
It didn't take long for soldiers to bring an elderly man and a middle-aged man to him.
The elderly man bowed to Shen Mo, "Greetings, Senior Shen. I am Gao Yuan, the city lord of Qingshan City."
The middle-aged man also bowed, "Greetings, Senior Shen. I am Song You, the chief deacon stationed in Qingshan City by the sect."
There were only four true disciples in Qingxuan Sect. With a little inquiry, they easily identified Shen Mo's identity.
Shen Mo nodded slightly and returned their bows.
As a true disciple of Qingxuan Sect, he automatically received the position of Senior when traveling.
Given his special status, even the chief deacon of a city had to treat him with utmost respect.
The city lord, being a manager elected by a few families in the city, held a position lower than the chief deacon but higher than an ordinary deacon.
"Senior Shen, have you come to conduct an inspection on behalf of the sect?" Song You asked nervously, moving closer.
Shen Mo smiled and shook his head, "No need to worry, Senior Brother Song. I'm just here to visit my family. The sect's inspection is someone else's task."
Song You sighed in relief.
Qingxuan Sect sent special deacons annually to inspect the three cities. Deacons who failed to properly manage city trade and recruit disciples would be reprimanded. Those who were corrupt or lazy would receive severe penalties.
After several reprimands, a deacon could lose their position. Therefore, the deacons of the three cities were most concerned about inspections.
Gao Yuan quickly added, "Senior Shen, your father is at the clinic now. Shall I take you there?"
"Thank you, City Lord," Shen Mo smiled.
"Pharmacist Shen is a miraculous doctor in Qingshan City. I'll join you in visiting him," Song You added eagerly.
Thus, accompanied by the chief deacon of Qingshan City, the city lord, and a group of soldiers, Shen Mo was escorted to the clinic in the center of a crowd, like a star surrounded by admirers.
Along the way, the townspeople discussed excitedly.
"What's going on? The chief deacon and the city lord are escorting a young man?"
"That young man is Shen Mo, Pharmacist Shen's son!"
"But why are the chief deacon and city lord escorting him?"
"Didn't you see his robe with gold trim? That's the robe of a true disciple of Qingxuan Sect!"
"What? A true disciple? My goodness, I remember he joined Qingxuan Sect just a few years ago. How did he achieve this so quickly?"
Amidst the enthusiastic discussions, Shen Mo arrived at the Shen Clinic and met his father, Shen Jiuding, whom he hadn't seen in many years.
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Shen Jiuding was tall and had a fair, beardless face with graying temples. [Shen Jiuding = Divine Nine Cauldrons. try guessing his identity in the plot]
Although wrinkles had formed at the corners of his eyes, it was evident that he must have been quite handsome in his youth.
He wore a plain white doctor's robe, which had been washed so many times that several parts had turned pale, yet he had not replaced it with a new one.
Since his transmigration, Shen Mo had only seen this father in the memories of his predecessor.
Now, meeting in person, he suddenly felt a strange mix of familiarity and unfamiliarity.
He felt quite uneasy.
"Father..."
Shen Mo quickly walked over and called out softly, just as he remembered.
At that moment, Shen Jiuding was writing a prescription for a patient. Hearing this voice, he was momentarily stunned.
He abruptly looked up and immediately saw his son. His son, who made him immensely proud and gratified.
"Mo'er, you're back?!" Shen Jiuding exclaimed with joy.
Gao Yuan and Song You also entered, cupping their hands in congratulation, "Pharmacist Shen, it's an honor to meet you."
Shen Jiuding was taken aback when he saw the city lord and chief steward and hurriedly tried to salute them.
Gao Yuan quickly helped him up.
"What is the meaning of this...?" Shen Jiuding looked bewildered.
These two were highly esteemed figures in Qingshan City, rarely seen in public.
Why were they now standing behind Shen Mo?
Gao Yuan laughed heartily, "Mr. Shen, you have a fine son. Shen Mo is now a true disciple of Qingxuan Sect!"
Song You also nodded slightly, "A true disciple must be greeted with proper etiquette. If we did not accompany him, it would be a breach of decorum."
Shen Jiuding was even more shocked, "Am I... am I dreaming?"
My son, who was still an outer disciple six years ago. How has he suddenly become a true disciple?
Seeing his father's astonished expression, Shen Mo's lips curved into a smile.
It was understandable that Shen Jiuding did not know. After all, the news of his promotion to true disciple and being accepted as a disciple by the sect master had only spread within the Qingxuan Sect.
Beyond the sect, few people knew.
In Qingshan City's three towns, ordinary people rarely interacted with Qingxuan Sect disciples, so it was even less likely for them to know.
It was no wonder Shen Jiuding was unaware of this news.
"Father, the gold trim signifies the robe of a true disciple of Qingxuan Sect," Shen Mo explained with a smile, "I am indeed a true disciple now, you are not dreaming."
Overjoyed, Shen Jiuding burst into tears and embraced his son tightly. Gao Yuan and Song You waved their hands, signaling the others to leave.
The patients, who admired Shen Jiuding, also left as long as their ailments were not too serious.
After all, it had been over six years since the father and son had seen each other, and they indeed needed some time to talk.
Shen Mo observed this man with graying temples, and his impression gradually aligned with his memory.
Shen Jiuding gave him a feeling very similar to his father before his transmigration. Silent by nature, yet all his emotions were conveyed without words.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Shen Mo brought up the purpose of his visit.
"Father, you mentioned that many years ago you saved a severely injured cultivator who gave you some pills as a token of gratitude, right?"
Shen Jiuding nodded, "Yes, at that time you were just one or two years old, too young to remember."
Shen Mo asked again, "Did that cultivator leave a name?"
Shen Jiuding shook his head, "No, he only gave me two pills, saying they could enhance wisdom roots, but a person could only take one and had to consume it before the age of ten. I've kept the other one."
Shen Mo nodded slightly and then told him about the Lei family's desire to seize the pill.
He also recounted how he had been poisoned, his foundation destroyed, and how he accidentally found a cleansing pill to rebuild his foundation.
"What?!" Shen Jiuding was furious upon hearing this, "The Lei family did such a thing?"
"Did they harm you again later?"
Shen Mo shook his head, "No, they didn't. After I became the sect master's disciple, there were sect members in Qingshan City, so the Lei family didn't dare to act rashly or take the pill directly from you."
Shen Jiuding was stunned, his eyes suddenly glistening with something. He quickly turned away, wiped his eyes, and then turned back.
He patted Shen Mo's shoulder, looking relieved, "I never thought one day I would be protected by you."
Shen Mo smiled, "Father, my cultivation level has long surpassed yours. From now on, I will protect you."
Shen Jiuding was even more gratified, "Good."
Shen Mo had only this one father; as for his mother, she had passed away from illness when he was three or four years old.
Because of this, Shen Jiuding vowed to cure all illnesses and save people throughout his life.
"Father, give me that pill. It will be safer with me," Shen Mo suggested after some thought.
"Yes, it should be given to you," Shen Jiuding nodded.
He returned to his room, retrieved the pill from a hidden compartment, and handed it to Shen Mo.
Shen Mo opened it and saw it was indeed a wisdom-enhancing pill. The pill had intricate and obscure patterns on its surface.
It didn't look like something consumable, but rather like a piece of art.
Night fell.
City Lord Gao Yuan specially invited the best chefs in Qingshan City to prepare a grand feast for Shen Mo and his father.
After the father and son had eaten their fill, they returned to their respective rooms. Shen Mo reached out and took out the three Pure Essence Stabilising Pills.
He picked up one and swallowed it.
Buzz!
The pure medicinal power erupted, surging towards his dantian.
This medicinal power was dozens of times stronger than that of ordinary Solidifying Pills.
Its purpose was to solidify his Dao Foundation.
However, before the medicinal power could merge with his Dao platform, the Red Lotus Flame atop the platform absorbed most of it.
The remaining medicinal power was equivalent to about five or six ordinary Stabilising Pills.
Shen Mo couldn't help but smile wryly.
This was why he had been unable to achieve perfection in the Foundation Establishment Realm during this time.
The Red Lotus Flame had a voracious appetite. Even in standby mode, it consumed a tenth of his spiritual power.
Whenever Shen Mo took pills, it absorbed about fifty percent of the medicinal power.
"Wait… I feel something!"
Suddenly, Shen Mo sensed a subtle change in his Dao platform.
He was overjoyed and quickly operated the Flame Hell Destruction Manual, adjusting his breathing rhythm.
Two hours later, the Flame Hell Destruction Manual advanced to the second level, and his realm naturally progressed to the perfection stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm!
Feeling the more vigorous spiritual power surging within him, Shen Mo smiled with delight.
"Foundation Establishment Realm perfection, combined with my cultivation technique, martial skills, and Eternal Flame, I can remain undefeated even against peak Foundation Establishment cultivators."
"As for cultivators of the same realm, I can easily secure victory!"
...
Shen Mo stayed in Qingshan City for three days. The father and son enjoyed harmonious interactions.
Thanks to Shen Mo's status, both Gao Yuan and Song You promised to strongly support the Shen Family Clinic's endeavors.
Shen Jiuding was so happy he couldn't stop smiling. Three days later, Shen Mo bid farewell to his father and returned to the Qingxuan Sect.
On his way back to the Qingxuan Sect, guided by his life panel, he swept through a bandit hideout occupied by rogue cultivators.
These rogue cultivators were engaged in robbery and often attacked the caravans of Qingshan City.
Their deaths were well-deserved.
After killing all the rogue cultivators in the hideout, Shen Mo quickly found the other part of the Forest Sword Technique.
He then found the nest of the Scarlet Wind Kite in the nearby dense forest. After killing two mature third-level Scarlet Wind Kites, he discovered a skeleton in the nest.
On the skeleton, he found a low-grade storage ring, which contained three Everlasting Protective Pills.
"It worked!"
Shen Mo nodded slightly and swiftly returned to the Qingxuan Sect.
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