So That's What Has Me Interested

"Was that kick really only at the level of a Two-star Dou Master? It was clearly far beyond that."

"What kind of magical beast is that? Even a sixth-tier magical beast has never made my heart tremble from such a terrifying aura."

"Dou Qi Manifestation! Isn't that a technique only Dou Lings possess?"

"Is he really only sixteen? This talent..."

"I have a feeling that the name Chen Mo will resound throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire tomorrow."

Astonished exclamations rang out one after another from the high platform.

Perhaps because no one had thought highly of Chen Mo's strength.

Faced with such a stark contrast to reality, a small number of disciples still harbored deep doubts.

As for the Misty Cloud Sect's upper ranks and the various forces that had come to watch, they were deeply shocked—and somewhat afraid.

"If he continues growing like this, his future achievements will certainly surpass that girl Yun Yun's." Jia Xingtian stared at Chen Mo, his brows tightly furrowed.

To the Royal Family, the stronger the Misty Cloud Sect's fresh blood became, the greater the threat it posed.

Sure enough, if Yun Yun had valued him enough to take him as a Direct Disciple and had argued for him with reason at two Council of Elders meetings, how could his talent possibly be poor?

"Sect Leader Yun Yun truly has extraordinary judgment. Congratulations to the Misty Cloud Sect on gaining another great Heavenly Prodigy."

"Congratulations, congratulations. The moment I first saw Chen Mo, I knew he was extraordinary. It seems I was right."

"Sect Leader Yun Yun, this old man has a granddaughter of peerless beauty, with talent beyond ordinary people. I wonder..."

The heads of the Three Great Clans spared no effort in showering the Elder Council and Yun Yun with flattery.

To them, Chen Mo securing a place in the Inner Sect's Top Ten was already a certainty.

Yun Yun and the Elder Council were also exceedingly polite toward the heads of the Three Great Clans.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yun Yun turned her gaze back to Chen Mo and silently let out a breath of relief.

"You brat, you had me so worried. I never expected you to hide yourself so deeply."

Chen Mo, standing in the arena, could not possibly feel nothing at the drastic change in attitude.

Before he revealed his strength, everyone had looked at him with nothing but deep suspicion and disdain.

Once he revealed even a little of it, the situation completely reversed, and their eyes became filled with envy and jealousy.

For Chen Mo, whose experience, age, and maturity were still lacking, everyone's praise had already made his heart soar a little.

But he did not lose himself in it. After leaving the arena, he began considering what might happen next and the preparations he would need to make afterward.

Everything had two sides. Strength brought not only fame and glory, but danger as well.

After all, the Misty Cloud Sect might be a colossal force, but it was not without rivals.

Still, Chen Mo did not regret it. Compared to the various troubles brought by hiding his strength,

revealing his strength to gain the Misty Cloud Sect's preferential resources and protection was what mattered most to Chen Mo right now.

As for the possible trouble from the Soul Hall later on, Chen Mo was not worried about it for the time being.

After all, during the later Three-Year Agreement, Xiao Yan caused such a huge commotion that he nearly destroyed the Misty Cloud Sect, yet the Soul Hall had never made a move.

Unless Chen Mo possessed that legendary piece of jade.

It seemed he needed to put the main quest on the agenda.

"Hehe, Junior Brother, Junior Brother, let's get acquainted. My name is Yun Hai."

"My name is Yun Ling."

"My name is Yun Fei."

Suddenly, someone patted Chen Mo on the back.

When Chen Mo turned around, he saw that aside from the person in the middle, who was slightly better, the other two were looking at him with worship in their eyes.

After a brief introduction, he learned that the slightly older one in the middle, a handsome youth with a small black mole at the corner of his upper lip, was Yun Hai.

On either side of him were Yun Ling, a six-year-old girl with a ponytail and a somewhat kawaii appearance, and Yun Fei, a little boy one year younger than Yun Ling. The two were siblings and members of the Third Elder's lineage.

"Junior Brother, you're incredible! I've wanted to meet you for ages. I heard you've been staying in the sect leader's palace these past two days. Even Senior Sister Nalan never received such treatment. Tell us quickly, what's it like sleeping with the sect leader?"

Yun Hai looked at Chen Mo with an intensely gossipy expression.

The other two had their eyes wide open as well, curious as anything.

Seeing Yun Hai acting so familiar, several dark lines immediately appeared across Chen Mo's forehead. Sleeping together? What the hell was that supposed to mean? He then said solemnly, "That's a rumor. Where did you hear it?"

"Do I need to hear it from someone? The Great Elder is my biological grandfather. How could I not know something like this?" Yun Hai said with a grin, his look distinctly suspicious.

"Brother Chen Mo, don't lie. Big Brother Hai knows a thing or two about everything that happens in the sect," Yun Ling said, pouting as she spoke in the tone of an adult.

"Yeah, yeah," Yun Fei echoed in a childish voice.

"Uh..."

Yun Yun had told Chen Mo a little about Yun Hai's connections, but she had not mentioned his personality at all.

And then there were these two little ones who looked like porcelain dolls.

Looking at these three Rich Third Generations, Chen Mo could only grumble inwardly with helpless amusement, Shouldn't your character settings make you stepping stones for people to mock? How did you turn into Gossip Enthusiasts instead?

Though Chen Mo himself did not mind much, this concerned Sister Yun Yun's innocence after all.

Chen Mo chose to remain silent.

Yet silence only aroused curiosity. The flames of gossip in Yun Hai's heart burned even hotter.

Mo Li, who stood several steps above Chen Mo, watched the group quickly grow familiar below, his expression darkening. Especially when he recalled the strange look Yan Ran had given Chen Mo earlier.

It left Mo Li with a bitter taste in his heart.

But that was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that Chen Mo had stolen his Grand Finale Spotlight.

Because of Yun Hai's casual attitude, Mo Li had been arranged to appear second to last.

Mo Li had originally planned to reveal a portion of his strength and leave everyone stunned.

But with Chen Mo's Pearl and Jade Before him, merely displaying part of his strength would naturally have little effect.

"Damn it!"

Yun Hai's performance surprised Chen Mo.

Chen Mo had originally thought he would show off in grand fashion. Who would have expected that after displaying a few sword techniques, he would hurriedly leave the arena?

Yet everyone seemed to already know this was how he was. They were completely accustomed to it.

"What a weirdo."

"I can't take it anymore, I can't take it anymore. This young master is exhausted." The moment Yun Hai left the arena and returned to his seat, he began complaining nonstop. "Who knows what those old geezers are thinking, always putting on this kind of pointless show. Under this blazing sun, I'm dying of heat."

"You're afraid of heat?" Chen Mo asked in surprise.

"Big Brother Hai has the rare Ice Spirit Physique. If he weren't so lazy and fond of eating, he would have long since..."

"Pah, pah! Yun Fei, what nonsense are you spouting? Big Brother Hai is merely lax in cultivation."

"Isn't that the same thing?"

"Next to take the stage is Mo Li."

Mo Li's entrance caused quite a stir, as a large group of female disciples cheered him on.

In terms of looks, he was the only one in the Misty Cloud Sect who could threaten Chen Mo.

"It's that Sticky Plaster." Yun Hai sneered.

"What, does he have a bad reputation? He seems pretty popular with the female disciples."

"They're all Bootlickers. They just lick different targets."

"Oh. So that's what has me interested."