The Day of the Full Moon, When the Results of the Comparison Were Announced

So... who really won?

"Haven't you realized yet, we're the ones who lost!"

"No, buddy, this is my live market, I jumped."

"Alright, alright, you little rascal..."

"Damn it, get your hands off me!"

The tone was complex, revealing a complex mix of jealousy, bordering on the shrewd, and vulnerable.

Little Li can finally move again.

He looked up and saw that her clear, cold eyes were unfathomable, and her pretty face was as white as snow under frost.

But amidst the cacophony of voices, Li Mo found peace.

He heard a heartbeat that seemed faster than usual.

"Cough!"

An untimely cough rang out; it was Shangguan Wencang.

Good times always pass too quickly.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Li Mo had no choice but to stand up awkwardly.

His mind was also a bit confused.

Did something bad just happen to my kidneys?

Oh, he couldn't stop in time and fell into Ying Bing's arms.

Who can blame him when the aura hidden within that Ice Block Sword Qi is simply too cold?

Li Mo thought to himself, glancing sideways at Ying Bing.

The girl didn't look at him; if it weren't for the lingering fragrance at the tip of her nose, it would have seemed as if nothing had happened.

But Little Li can be certain.

The heart that suddenly started beating faster just now wasn't my own...

"It's good that none of you are hurt."

As for the outcome...

Shangguan Wencang's gaze swept over the young man and woman, and a hint of speechlessness appeared in his eyes, which truly put him in a dilemma.

"He/She won."

The two spoke in unison.

Ying Bing was referring to the bet.

Li Mo, on the other hand, felt that he shouldn't act innocent after getting the benefit.

To be fair, he did lose just now, but after he fell into Bing Tuozi's arms, Ice Block didn't finish him off.

There is indeed a gap in strength.

Unless he empowers the World Seed and uses the Calamity Meteor Hammer, but that power is beyond his control and doesn't yet fully belong to him.

After thinking for a moment, Li Mo said again:

"Our private bet is, of course, only between the two of us."

Shangguan Wencang that he spoke sincerely and had no lingering attachment to the so-called chief disciple, Shangguan Wencang nodded in agreement.

"In that case, Ying Bing shall be the champion of the martial arts competition and the current top scholar."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Cheers erupted from below the arena, and everyone on the platform stood up to offer their congratulations.

As the top disciple of a generation and the future Clear Abyss Sect Master, they naturally need to express their approval.

In the crowd.

The white-robed young man from Burning Jade Forest had a burning gaze, then looked at Li Mo beside him, revealing a hint of Qi Ingestion.

The young man in the crimson robe did not rise, but his eyes no longer held any ease or carefree spirit; instead, they held an unyielding sense of danger and deep thought.

On the ring.

"Yes."

Ying Bing didn't dwell too much on the title.

She and Li Mo both made it into the top three, and that's enough.

Whether or not someone is the top student in Clear Abyss Sect is not very significant, as it will not affect the system's ranking.

The system ranks the elites, regardless of their reputation.

Shangguan Wencang looked helpless.

He had some understanding of Ying Bing's personality; she was truly single-minded, and perhaps that was why she was able to reach such a height that was difficult for her peers to attain.

The two people qualified to be chief were not interested in the position, which was frustrating, but there was nothing that could be done.

He put his hands behind his back and said loudly:

"Those who rank highly in this martial arts competition will receive rewards."

"The top three will be allowed to enter the Scripture Pavilion and choose one Supreme Lore; the remaining disciples will each receive a reward."

"You are all exceptionally talented and will become pillars of the sect in the future. In today's turbulent world, I hope you will continue to maintain your ambition."

When it comes to Supreme Lore...

Countless gazes once again fell upon the two who possessed Heavenly Frost and Crimson Firmament respectively.

The rumors surrounding these two swords have been circulating within the sect for a long time.

Is this rumor true or false?

If these two individuals each acquire the corresponding sword techniques, then the truth will finally come to light.

The martial arts tournament has come to a close.

On this day, many changes occurred within the sect, and many rumors also arose.

However, life at the Autumn Water Pavilion continued as usual.

Li Mo hummed a little tune as she cooked in the kitchen, the wok clattering as she tossed it. The stream flowing through the yard made a gurgling sound; it seemed to have become increasingly Spiritual Qi lately, making the peach blossoms along its banks bloom exceptionally vibrant and beautiful.

A petal fell in the wind, drifting onto the turning pages of a book, becoming a bookmark for the girl.

It was clearly written on the book:

<Moonlight Sword Canon>

A copy of the "Sun Wheel Sword Canon" lay quietly not far away.

"Dinner's ready."

Li Mo poked his head out from the kitchen.

Ying Bing got up and went to the kitchen to get the food.

"Master, Master?"

Li Mo patted the woman on the rocking chair, but she remained unmoved, leaving only a beautiful silhouette.

Little Li thought she was asleep, so he went around to the front of her.

But the master's eyes were silent, as if he had lost his soul, and he was still muttering to himself.

I leaned closer to listen, and it sounded like they were saying something like, "My money... my money..."

Li Mo: "..."

It seems Master has gone bankrupt yet again, and he's heartbroken.

But it's not his fault.

Little Li knew exactly how to handle the situation. He took out two jars of fine wine and placed them beside her. After she got drunk and woke up, she was full of energy again.

Only after he had done all this did he return to his table.

He ate while flipping through the Sword Canon.

This was the first time he had ever encountered Swordsmanship of Supreme Lore level, even if it was only a low-grade Supreme Lore.

But after watching for a while, he let out a long sigh.

This Supreme Lore Swordsmanship is truly difficult...

He felt like a middle school student doing university-level problems.

Is it Ice Block...?

"I've finished reading it."

Suddenly, a copy of the "Moonlight Sword Canon" was handed to me.

It means we should switch places with him.

Li Mo was speechless. Since he knew he wouldn't be able to learn it in a short time, he handed over the sword manual in his hand.

After a long pause, Ying Bing's clear voice rang out:

"Did you notice anything?"

"Hmm... I'll look at it when I get back to my room."

Li Mo buried himself in his rice.

He recognized the characters in both sword manuals, so why did they seem so unfamiliar when put together?

After finishing his meal, Li Mo, carrying the two sword manuals, was about to return to his room.

But then Ying Bing's voice came from behind:

"Don't stay next door tonight."

"It's best to keep a bit further away."

Li Mo didn't understand, but he nodded nonetheless:

"Then I'll sleep in the side room."

Ying Bing raised her head and looked at the moon, which had not yet fully risen in the sky.

Today is the day the system will release the results.

Similarly, it is a yin month and yin day, the time of the full moon in the year.

Her constitution is particularly terrifying today, and even she can hardly control it completely, only able to reduce the scope of its impact.

Tread--

The sound of a boy going upstairs could be heard.

She couldn't help but turn her gaze away and look at the figure going upstairs.

"The last move he used."

Was it also obtained by fortuitous opportunity?

"His talent doesn't seem to lie solely in swordsmanship."

Dispel all distracting thoughts.

Ying Bing also returned to her room, quietly waiting for time to pass by.

At this moment, nothing else matters.

This life was slightly different from her previous experiences, and many unexpected things happened.

The outcome will not change.