His first "little test of skill" ended in a crushing defeat. That result more or less gave the fledgling Mu Chen a firsthand taste of what it meant for there to always be someone better.
However, at this moment, the youth had yet to realize that this defeat was only the beginning. In the future, that opponent shrouded in mystery would become a towering mountain on Mu Chen's "path of the strong," one that was difficult to cross.
After this little interlude, the two of them continued to take in the scenery of the Martial World for a while, and then Luo Li logged off.
"Mm."
Standing where he was, Mu Chen thought of the "bold words" he had uttered not long ago and could not help rubbing his nose. Although Luo Li had not said anything, Mu Chen still felt that his pride had taken a bit of a hit.
"I have to train hard. Next time, I can't lose this badly."
As Mu Chen thought this, he sank into contemplation. That Double Pupils girl was far too powerful. With only the methods he currently had, if he faced someone like that again, he honestly did not feel very confident.
Buzz—
At that moment, a ripple came from Mu Chen's chest, instantly pulling the youth's thoughts back. He then took something out from within his clothes.
It was a small pagoda the size of a palm, hovering before him. On its crystalline body, mysterious patterns could be seen. Right now, the pagoda was flickering with light, and that ripple had come from within it.
"Can I see Mother now?"
At the sight, Mu Chen's expression stirred. This crystalline little pagoda had been left to him by Qing Yan Jing. Every time the little pagoda reacted like this, it was