the ruby tie clip on his tie, and meanwhile, John’s gaze also drifted to the ruby brooch on Ripples' chest, then their eyes met."Thank you, I already have some wine."His eyes were cold and sharp, a fa...Mo Shangchen asked the housekeeper beside him in surprise, but the housekeeper shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

Since Lian Dao You left the customs, Eileen Dao You has been in seclusion and has not come out.

The butler still said something.

Mo Shang Chen listened, his eyes flashing, and he understood. He estimated that it was Lian Dao You who was hiding from Lian Dao You.

Before that, he had heard that when several people came out of the Ziwu Pavilion, Eileen the Daoist proposed to part ways. It was only because of his invitation that Eileen the Daoist showed interest in the cave abode of a Nascent Soul cultivator and stayed behind.

He interrupted the farewells at just the right time, not wanting to let Eileen leave. After all, a lucky person like her was valuable; two of them would be even better, and he could always benefit from their good fortune.

He was not greedy, he only wanted the Nascent Soul cultivator's natal magic treasure, the Myriad Forms Disk. With that artifact and his divination techniques, his abilities in fortune-telling would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced, even giving him a chance to advance to the Nascent Soul stage. This had been his long-term plan, and naturally, he couldn't afford any mistakes.

"Comrades of the mundane path, we're about to depart. Should we summon Daoist Eileen before leaving We mustn't delay our plans."

At dusk, a companion of mine spoke on my behalf.

"It's fine, I don't mind waiting a day or two. Everyone can prepare themselves these few days. In three days, if Eileen Daoist doesn't come out, I'll seal the entrance."

Mo Shangchen still doesn't want to forcibly interrupt someone else's cultivation. What if something goes wrong, then it would be a feud.

Actually, the ripples in the courtyard had already left their confines at this time, perfectly able to hear their conversation. As a result, she felt two more points of contempt for Lian Xiye.

He's at least a temporary teammate of Ripples. Now he actually wants to forcibly stop her and interrupt her cultivation. I really don't know what the other party is thinking.

Lien Ri chuckled coldly and deliberately created a ripple of spiritual energy, adjusting his cultivation to the peak of the middle stage of Nascent Soul. He was just one step away from entering the later stage, then he returned to his room to continue drawing talismans.

Everyone outside the courtyard felt the fluctuation of spiritual energy within Lian Ri Courtyard. Their expressions were varied, but they were all grateful that their teammate had improved in strength, providing them with an extra layer of security.

Only during the evening did he feel uncomfortable, but he didn't even realize it himself. He had already subconsciously started to repress Eileen.

Although he had a valid reason for proposing to detain the other party, deep down, he did want to disrupt their cultivation. He just used a plausible excuse as a cover-up for his ulterior motives.

If Lian Yi knew about Lian Xiye's inner thoughts, he would definitely laugh. This was exactly the effect she wanted. She wanted him to constantly see the gap between himself and others, not only in terms of status, background, position, cultivation resources, but also in cultivation speed. He would always be left behind by those around him. Over time, his state of mind would collapse as well.

So, early the third day, Lian Yi didn't need Mo Shangchen to knock on the gate. She opened the courtyard door herself and smiled as she greeted the crowd waiting outside, bowing her hands:

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"My friend, you quietly advanced to a higher level again"

A flicker of envy crossed Du Yan's eyes as she said.

"Luck is on my side, I'm also affected by the previous Lord Mayor's promotion. I got some gains and immediately went into seclusion. Unexpectedly, I smoothly advanced another small level. If I have to say thanks, it should be to the young master from afar. Without this good opportunity for me to meet him, I would still be struggling to advance!"

Ripple smiled cheekily and attributed all the credit to Lord Mayor of Mo Shang. And with this explanation, everyone was more convinced, after all, the Lord Mayor was a Divine Soul who had advanced his rank. If they even gained a little bit of insight from him, it would be incredibly beneficial.

Mo Shangchen also said with a smile on his face:

"When my father advanced his cultivation, I watched the whole process and gained some insights. This smooth advancement is a good thing for all of us. It means our overall cultivation has improved, allowing us to face crises with more composure."

That's right.

Everyone laughed and agreed, but Lian Xiye felt uncomfortable inside. But at this moment, he didn't dare to speak against the grain. How could just the two of you advance, while we haven't Wouldn't that be asking for trouble

"Now that everyone is here, let's get started!"

Mo Shangchen didn't want to waste time, and with his father out, he wouldn't have to worry about his other siblings causing trouble. His father could handle them anyway. He'd rather seek out opportunities to improve his cultivation.

After bidding farewell to his father, Mo Shangchen set off.

Mo Shangwei looked at his third son's dashing back, the corner of his mouth twitched, then called over his eldest son Mo Shangyou, gave him a few instructions, and then left with his youngest daughter Li Meng.

The youngest daughter still uses the name Long Li Meng, a remembrance of her mother. Although she doesn't bear the surname Mo Shang, she is still his daughter.

Mo Shangwei successfully sent his daughter, Li Meng, to the Xuanjian Sect. As a veteran city lord, he has his own network of contacts. Besides, his daughter is a single-attribute Lei Linggen (thunder spiritual root), who wouldn't want to accept such a talented disciple

So, Lire dreamt joined the sect of a powerful cultivator from the Xuanjian Sect, becoming the youngest disciple ever taken in, and officially began her cultivation journey.

Before Li Meng reached the Golden Core stage in her cultivation, she was not allowed to leave Xuanjian Sect. This can be considered a form of protection that Xuanjian Sect provides for disciples with high talent, after all, many geniuses who haven't grown up yet died prematurely.

After many years, when Li Meng met the Dragon Clan again, she had already become a Yuan Ying True Monarch. The Dragon Clan members couldn't see through her situation and still wanted to bully Li Meng. This time, Li Meng drew her sword and killed all the members of the Dragon Clan who had bullied her before. She also revealed her background, letting the Dragon Clan come to Xuanjian Sect to seek revenge from her.

Only then did the Dragon family realize that the child they had previously thought of as a disaster star, who they had driven out of the house, had grown to such a level. He now stood in a place they could never hope to reach. Even if they regretted it with all their heart, there was nothing they could do about it.

Later, the Long family turned on each other. They believed that someone must have tampered with the spirit root test, turning a promising single-attribute Lei (Thunder) lineage into an ordinary person with no spiritual roots. This not only shattered the Long family's hopes of reaching greater heights but also created resentment between their disciples and Li Meng. Now, they had lost their lives and feared for their entire family. This led them to instantly embrace conspiracy theories.

... without Li Meng having to do anything, the Long family fell into disarray from within, shattering the stable situation they had been painstakingly maintaining.

The beginning of a family's decline is the lack of unity and mutual betrayal among its disciples. They even target innocent children, revealing that their family values are corrupt and their downfall is inevitable.

After this matter became known, some more particular families decided to test their children's spiritual roots twice, once at the age of five and once at the age of seven. If both tests were the same, they would then make arrangements for their children. This approach really did avoid some children being cheated or overlooked, and this tradition has been passed down through the world.

All of this is backstory. Back in the present, Mo Shang Chen's group first traveled by teleportation array to the edge of the desert. The rest of the journey would have to be done on foot. Flying boats couldn't be used in the desert sky, as it was easy to get lost. been set up in the room; if any scoundrels dared to enter, they would surely meet with misfortune. The night passed peacefully until just before dawn, when a commotion and shouts suddenly erupted wit...