CHAPTER 69: CHAPTER 69: CHEN, SOMETHING HUGE HAPPENED—RUN NOW

The people of the Great Song Dynasty are very superstitious, especially revering ghosts and gods. Even successive emperors almost annually offer sacrifices to heaven, praying for its blessings, hoping for favorable weather.

When Zhang River saw Chen Mo at this moment, the first thought that popped into his mind was that Brother Mo was possessed by immortal gods. Thoughts of Brother Mo being an immortal god reincarnation, or a god descending to the earth lingered in his mind, refusing to fade, and he even believed it firmly.

He recalled that Brother Mo, a few months ago, was just a fragile scholar, but how long has it been? He has undergone earth-shattering changes, first becoming a martial artist lord, then befriending constables in the government office—only gods can achieve this.

Chen Mo let Zhang River enter the courtyard first and wait.

Then, he closed the window, got out of bed, put on his outer clothes, and walked out of the room.

"Brother Mo," Zhang River greeted respectfully.

"Shui, let me first teach you a set of movements. Watch carefully, this is the foundation of cultivation," Chen Mo said.

The Purple Sun Transformation Skill operates and absorbs on its own, so teaching Zhang River wouldn’t interfere with his own cultivation. As for the purple qi swirling around him, Chen Mo didn’t plan to hide it from Zhang River, feeling there was no need. On the contrary, being impressive in front of others would only increase his reverence for Chen Mo.

Moreover, people need to hold reverence in their hearts.

"Watch carefully, stabilize your lower stance, and exert force sufficiently..."

The set of movements Chen Mo displayed are basic techniques of the Blood Nourishing Technique. During the time Zhang River was learning these techniques, Chen Mo taught him literacy, and then passed on the heart method of the Blood Nourishing Technique.

Zhang River looked on intently, studying seriously.

Soon, Song Min and Han Anniang awoke as well, seeing Chen Mo’s current appearance, they were shocked.

And their thoughts were much like Zhang River’s.

However, Han Anniang truly believed her uncle was the Wenqu Star descending to earth.

But Chen Mo’s condition didn’t last long, and he soon couldn’t feel the solar purple qi anymore.

[Name: Chen Mo.]

[Age: 17.]

[Cultivation Technique: Purple Sun Transformation Skill (Entry Level 52/3000).]

[Realm: Refining the Viscera (Seventh Grade).]

[Power: 135.]

[Skills: Demon-breaking Saber Technique (Perfection 99241/1000000).]

Chen Mo gazed at the rising sun in the sky, suddenly finding it piercingly bright.

He had thought it could continue endlessly, but he realized he was overthinking.

It seemed only a short period after sunrise has the solar qi.

"Brother Mo, Brother Shui, breakfast is ready. Sister Han wants you to pause and eat before continuing to cultivate."

At this moment, Song Min stood at the kitchen door, shouting.

"Coming."

...

In the living room.

Chen Mo, Han Anniang, Zhang River, and Song Min sat around a square table.

Today’s breakfast consisted of meat porridge, a dish of pickled vegetables, and a stack of tiger meat.

[Supplement meat consumption +0.05, Purple Sun Transformation Skill experience +0.05.]

Taking a bite of tiger meat, Chen Mo raised his eyebrows and said immediately, "Sister-in-law, I’ve had enough light meals these days, starting from noon, let’s return to how it was before."

"...Alright."

...

In the following days.

Before dawn, Chen Mo woke up, then waited for the sunrise, while absorbing solar purple qi and teaching Zhang River the Blood Nourishing Technique.

After breakfast, he taught Zhang River sword practice.

In the afternoon, Chen Mo practiced sword techniques himself.

Time flew by, and it was March 6th.

In these days, Chen Mo had fully understood the solar purple qi.

First, there was only solar purple qi for a period shortly after the sun rose. It doesn’t last long, less than an hour.

Each morning, Chen Mo could absorb between 40 to 60 threads of solar purple qi.

However, there were two days without sunshine, so he didn’t absorb any.

Meanwhile, under his guidance, Zhang River could already cultivate the Blood Nourishing Technique independently.

Of course, he just mastered the method and hasn’t formally stepped into practice yet.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo learned that because he had been absorbing solar purple qi for cultivation, rumors in the village spread about his identity as "immortal god descending to earth," which was believed wholeheartedly.

In these days, many women had sneaked to see him.

To this, Chen Mo offered no explanations.

...

Four more days passed.

These four days were continuously sunny.

Chen Mo’s cultivation progressed remarkably smoothly.

[Name: Chen Mo.]

[Age: 17.]

[Cultivation Technique: Purple Sun Transformation Skill (Entry Grade 912.5/3000).]

[Realm: Refining the Viscera (Seventh Grade).]

[Power: 135.]

[Skills: Demon-breaking Saber Technique (Perfection 312564/1000000).]

Just when Chen Mo was checking his attribute panel, Zhang River, who was practicing the Blood Nourishing Technique in the courtyard, suddenly excitedly shouted, "Brother Mo, Brother Mo, I did it, I think I did it..."

Chen Mo’s gaze swept over, finding Zhang River’s breath was like a bull’s. Grabbing his wrist, he carefully felt and said, "Not bad, this is the mark of formally entering the practice."

Zhang River swallowed a mouthful of saliva, "Brother Mo, have I also become a martial artist lord?"

"You’re far from that. You’re just embarking on the path of practice. To reach Entry Grade, you have to work hard," Chen Mo patted Zhang River’s shoulder.

"Brother Mo, I won’t let you down," Zhang River said.

Chen Mo nodded and further asked, "By the way, how’s the task I entrusted to you?"

"Rest assured, my wife with her big mouth, not just Fu Ze Village, even the neighboring villages probably know about Brother Mo being an immortal god reincarnation," Zhang River expressed concern about Chen Mo misunderstanding, quickly adding, "Rest assured, Brother Mo, she definitely won’t speak about things she shouldn’t."

Chen Mo patted Zhang River’s shoulder, saying, "Don’t use those you doubt; don’t doubt those you use. Since I’ve entrusted you with this task, I naturally trust you."

"By the way, Brother Mo, my wife heard that a group of refugees arrived outside Qingtian County, and then chased by official soldiers, they fled into the mountains," Zhang River said.

"Hmm."

...

That afternoon, Chen Mo was in the courtyard practicing his sword technique when a man in black robes arrived, completely concealed except for his eyes.

Chen Mo furrowed his brow.

"Chen, it’s me." The black-robed man removed his hat brim, revealing his true appearance.

"Brother Wu."

Seeing the black-robed man was Wu Mountain, Chen Mo was slightly surprised and immediately welcomed him, "Brother Wu, what happened? Why are you dressed like this?"

Wu Mountain leaned against the courtyard gate, gasping for breath, "Chen, something big... went wrong... You must run, run quickly."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo was stunned, "Brother Wu, speak slowly; what big thing went wrong?"

Wu Mountain finally caught his breath and was about to speak, but upon seeing Zhang River in the courtyard, he immediately stopped.

Understanding the situation, Zhang River walked away.

Chen Mo’s eyes narrowed, "Brother Wu, let’s discuss this inside."

"No, once I finish, I have to leave immediately." Wu Mountain put his hat brim back on and said, "Chen, you know Third Han from Da Han Village in Qingtian County, your wife’s third uncle, right? During this recruitment, he was also drafted and trained for several days. On the way to Fengyang, he, along with a few people from our county, caused trouble. They jointly killed a Centurion and several soldiers, then fled into the deep mountains.

Chen, this is a capital offense. As his relative, you will also be implicated. It’s estimated that the government office will send people to arrest you in the next few days. There’s still time now, hurry and run."