On the second day of the Hunting Ceremony, people from the Qin Kingdom Imperial Palace came to deliver Xiao Mo's rewards.
After the mother and son gave their thanks, Xiao Mo had thought that this large sum of money would let his mother buy some jewelry and new clothes.
But Zhou Ruoxi put the gold away, planning to save it for her son's future wedding.
As for the fine silk, Zhou Ruoxi gave two bolts to Cuicui and planned to use the rest to make clothes for Xiao Mo.
After learning what his mother had in mind, Xiao Mo tried to persuade her for a long time.
Only then did Zhou Ruoxi reluctantly agree to use some of the silk to make two outfits for herself.
Xiao Mo knew there was no point trying to persuade his mother about her frugality. This was the biggest concession she was willing to make.
Perhaps she would only start treating herself generously once he had achieved something in the future.
After the Hunting Ceremony ended, Xiao Mo naturally returned to his daily routine.
Huang Shan wasn't particularly surprised when he heard that Xiao Mo had beaten a Moon Wolf to death.
After all, Huang Shan knew his disciple's talent and strength better than anyone.
"Your fight to the death with the Moon Wolf turned out to be a blessing in disguise. It made your foundation sturdier, your Blood energy more vigorous, and gave you a better understanding of life and death. You can try to reach Foundation Establishment now.
"But, boy, let me make this clear: no matter how talented someone is, breaking through always carries some risk. Success is never guaranteed.
"If you fail, at best, your cultivation will shatter, and you'll never advance another step in this life. At worst, your