Genius Ouyang, Wanted Poster

Late at night, the restaurant was completely silent, with only the soft rustling of leaves.

There was also the whooshing sound of water being flushed in the courtyard.

Even the dogs are asleep at this hour, but Little Li can't sleep. He should be practicing his dual cultivation with Ice Block right now, but he can't do it at all.

Which cadre could withstand such a test?

After taking a shower and calming down a bit, he checked the system rewards.

You have two unclaimed rewards.

[Congratulations, host, you have received investment feedback: Mithril Creation Seal]

"This feedback came from Yin Mianmian."

Square small, cool and mysterious seal fell into his palm, its surface swirling with a lively yet obscure aura.

As Li Mo calmed down, his expression became slightly strange.

He has never actually seen the Divine Intent of the Extreme Form. For a large sect with a long history like Cloud-Crossing Sword City, it would be quite good if they could even observe the Upper Form.

It is evident that the Creation Seal lives up to its name, capable of upgrading Divine Intent and seizing the creation of heaven and earth.

Unfortunately, the recipient of this small seal turned out to be a formidable enemy; one can only say that fate is wondrous and destiny is unpredictable.

"It's a pity we couldn't keep it today."

More than any reward, Little Li would rather be targeted by a powerful assassin.

He then checked the reward given by the Ice Block:

[Congratulations, host, you have received investment feedback: <The Ksitigarbha Vow Sutra Part One>]

Buddhist scriptures?

Li Mo was slightly taken aback.

The Ice Block has yielded many rare and precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but this is the first time a scripture has appeared on it.

It just so happens that Little Li in a very bad mood right now.

So he picked up the Buddhist scripture with his left hand. He recognized all the characters, but couldn't understand a word of it. He only noticed the scripture's unusual material; it felt smooth and delicate, like brocade, and the texture was somewhat...

"Wait, what am I thinking?"

Li Mo inwardly scolded himself, thinking that using it in combination with relics might have a better effect.

Then he took out the White Jade Sarira.

This relic emitted a faint Buddhist light; its texture was warm and smooth, like the finest mutton-fat jade, and it even seemed to have a watery sheen...

It's like a drop of Hundred-Fruit Heavenly Fragrance Oil falling...

A moment later.

Little Li is certain that he lacks the innate wisdom to be connected with Buddhism and will never be destined for it in this lifetime.

"The aftereffects are too strong."

Li Mo clapped his hands, letting his left hand hit his right, to dispel the guilt in his heart.

The clapping was quite forceful and very loud.

Snap--

A window not far away opened, and Ouyang, with his messy hair, poked his head out:

"Junior Brother Li, I'm almost asleep, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I don't usually sleep either."

"So what do you usually do?"

"Dual cultivation."

"..."

Senior Brother Ouyang's smile froze, and his eyelids twitched violently.

He knew that Junior Brother Li wasn't lying.

So he clenched his fists even tighter, sweating profusely in the sweltering heat, shivering and feeling cold.

"Junior Brother Li, what are you doing in the courtyard today?"

"Uh, something just happened, so... calm down."

Li Mo didn't want to go into details, because just thinking about it was enough to cause trouble.

Did you have a fight?

Otherwise, why would we need to stay calm?

Ouyang felt it was pretty much true, so he wasn't so upset anymore.

"Junior Brother Li, I just drew some nice pieces. You seem to know a lot about art, want to take a look together?"

"Something good?"

Little Li leaned back slightly.

No, Senior Brother Ouyang doesn't make money from side jobs anymore.

"Senior brother, why are you back to your old ways? Have you run into some difficulties?"

"No, I already said this is just a hobby."

"..."

Looking at Senior Brother Ouyang's dark circles, Li Mo nodded:

"It's clear that you have a strong interest and passion for this, Senior Brother."

"The main thing is that it can improve our aesthetic sense. Let's exchange ideas and improve together."

Ouyang took it as a compliment.

So, under the Taiyin, Ouyang unfolded a picture album.

"So, to be honest," he raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm, it's alright?"

Little Li.

"?"

Ouyang glanced at the scantily clad, voluptuous figures in the brochure, somewhat puzzled.

"Junior Brother Li, do you perhaps not like this one? Wait a minute..."

So he flipped through the pages again.

What about this one?

"Barely satisfactory"

"This?"

"So-so... I guess, it should be enough to challenge Brother Murong's weaknesses."

"No, Junior Brother Li, take another look. Is this what you call average?"

Ouyang's eyes widened as he stared intently at Li Mo, only to find that the latter's eyes were crystal clear, showing no sign of being swayed or putting on a brave face.

Junior Brother Li was truly unmoved.

Main...

My aesthetic standards have been raised by Ying Bing; now everything seems inferior to Ice Block.

"It seems I'll have to use my latest findings!"

Ouyang suddenly poured his true energy into the booklet.

Li Mo was taken aback.

In a daze, he actually saw the scantily clad paper cutouts of young women in the picture book come to life, becoming even more realistic!

It can move?

"Impressive, huh? Heh heh, I got some inspiration from your comic book last time."

"Since the Divine Observation Diagram can move, if I apply the techniques used to create it to a picture Divine Observation Diagram, I can achieve the effect of a comic strip!"

Ouyang raised his chin, his words resounding as if he had accomplished something astonishing!

"Animation!?"

Li Mo gasped.

To combine the techniques of painting Divine Observation Diagram with a realistic and attractive picture book... truly a genius beyond compare!

But something seems off.

"Shocking, isn't it!"

"I'm quite shocked by your research direction, senior."

Li Mo shook his head and returned the album to Ouyang.

"But their aesthetic sense still needs improvement."

"??!"

Ouyang froze on the spot, the words still echoing in his mind like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Aesthetic sense... still needs improvement?!

The following morning.

The sky was bright and clear, without a single cloud in the sky.

On the mountain path of Cloud-Crossing Sword City, Li Mo was eating a steaming hot donkey meat sandwich as he walked. Ying Bing was not far beside him, her head slightly lowered, carrying her sword and walking slowly forward.

The two remained silent the entire way.

Jiang Chulong clutched the hem of her Big Brother Li's clothes, her gray-white eyes flashing strangely.

The atmosphere between Big Brother Li and Sister Bing was a bit strange today...

It seemed like there was something between them that she couldn't see clearly.

Not long after.

A fork in the road appeared ahead, and there were noticeably more disciples from Sword City. Several people walked towards us, seemingly going out on business.

"Just when things had calmed down at the Drizzle Pavilion, trouble broke out again."

"Yes, you said that even after becoming a traitor, instead of fleeing to the Southern Border, you chose to wander into our Yun Province."

"Hopefully he can be apprehended and brought to justice as soon as possible, so that he doesn't cause any major trouble."

"Young Hero Li, Fairy Ying?"

The group of people who went out to post notices greeted him; they were quite famous in Sword City now.

Li Mo donated a fortune to repair the Sword Pool formation.

Ying Bing preached at the Sword Pool, she was revered by countless people as a celestial being.

Even the little girl whose eyes were covered by a strip of cloth was valued by all the elders, who were willing to show her the Sword Tower's heritage without reservation.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Mo finally got a clear look at the wanted poster.

Chang Bolong.

The sixth level of the Inner Scene is home to a traitorous general of the Southern Army. Anyone who discovers his whereabouts and provides information will be rewarded with 500 taels of silver. Anyone who captures and kills him will be rewarded with 5,000 taels of silver and will be allowed to enter the Sword Tower to select martial arts techniques.

Such a reward would likely entice many ghostwriters to act.

Li Mo wasn't particularly interested in the bounty; he just glanced at it casually.

Before long, we arrived at the fork in the road.

Li Mo is going to the Sword Tower, Ying Bing and Jiang Chulong are going to the Sword Pool, so they must part ways.

What do you want to eat tonight?

"Just buy whatever you like."

"Um..."

Li Mo took a dozen steps forward, then turned back as if possessed.

Then I saw Ice Block's slender figure from behind.

He chuckled to himself; it wasn't like they were going to be apart for a long time.

So Li Mo strode towards the Sword Tower.

What he didn't know was that the moment he turned back...

The girl tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, turned around abruptly on the steps, and took in the back view of the proud and upright boy.

Ying Bing lowered her gaze for a moment before heading towards the Sword Pool.

Princess Little Jiang blinked.

Sure enough, something's not right...