And the effect will grow stronger as one’s realm advances!
"But when all is said and done... what exactly is this thing?"
Chen Mo looked at the golden tree branch within his Dantian, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
The Vitality Essence, which was originally hidden within the Critical Acupoints, had now all gathered upon this golden branch, seemingly taking root within the Dantian, with a purple Qi mist swirling underneath it, and a tender bud emerging from the branch.
He recalled that when he was absorbing the ancient tree Soul Power, in addition to the Vitality Essence, he seemed to have swallowed a wisp of purple Qi...
"The Creation Ancient Tree exhibiting such a transformation must be due to its roots reaching deep underground, accidentally absorbing a wisp of Dragon Qi."
"The situation in my Dantian now is definitely related to Dragon Qi..."
"But all in all, it’s not a bad thing."
Originally, Vitality Essence was consumable, diminishing with each use.
But now, nurtured by Dragon Qi, the Vitality Essence was inexhaustible, having become a sustainable resource.
Chen Mo no longer dwelled on it and turned his attention to the newly acquired Cultivation Technique.
"Xuantian Canglong Transformation," according to the information in his mind, this was not a simple Body Refinement technique, but a method that could fundamentally change one’s Root Bone!
Chen Mo, now flush with wealth, threw 2000 True Spirit points at it, directly advancing the technique to mastery.
In an instant, Qi Force inside his body surged restlessly, blood flowed like it was being pumped forcefully, muscles and bones quivered.
Amidst a series of peculiar sounds, sinews and bones continuously twisted and pulled, meridians brutally widened, Chen Mo’s entire body turned red hot, like a Branding Iron!
Divine Sense detached, introspecting his own body, he saw his muscles and bones translucent as jade, and the Critical Acupoints throughout his body gradually lit up.
At the Spirit Platform, the Golden Body Miniature, with a clear face, sat cross-legged, ancient seal characters appeared on the surface of the body, and behind it, the void seemed to twinkle with starlight, faintly corresponding to the Seven Dragon Constellations.
Chen Mo immersed himself in the profound and mysterious insights, completely forgetting the passage of time.
After who knows how long, Lin Jingzhu’s consciousness briefly awakened.
It was deep into the night by now, pitch black all around.
The coldness constantly emerging from her Innate Essence made her shiver.
She vaguely felt a heat source beside her, and unconsciously moved closer to it.
It felt warm like a furnace; the coldness was immediately dispelled, and as sleepiness overwhelmed her, she embraced the furnace and fell into a deep slumber again.
Tiandu City, Ningde Palace.
The moon was atop the trees, the palace was brightly lit.
The Empress shed her Palace Gown, standing in front of a life-sized bronze mirror, taking stock of herself.
The black lace underwear propped up the hefty Chest, two embroidered peonies covering key areas, the straps over the plump shoulders taut, causing concern that it might snap under the strain.
Her gaze moved downward, where the waist suddenly narrowed.
Then it bulged out again into an exaggerated silhouette, curves round and full, like the full moon.
Below were black fishnet stockings, the lines segmenting the opulent flesh of her legs, the silky white skin looking alarmingly enticing.
Ever since she started wearing the Jinxiu Workshop’s underwear, she found herself admiring her own reflection every night, feeling as though only during this time could she truly be herself.
However, thinking that this clothing was designed by Chen Mo...
A flush of red appeared on her oval face, her whole body feeling somehow uneasy.
"That shameless, absurd, and impudent little thief!"
"If it weren’t for the overall situation, I would have had him chopped up at the vegetable market!"
The Empress’s pretty face clouded with a veil of anger.
She is the Eastern Palace Empress, commanding all officials with her edicts!
Yet, she was groped on the Phoenix Butt and caressed on her legs and then had to suppress her anger, pretending as if nothing happened...
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became!
"Didn’t he say that he would send new clothes for me?"
"So many days have passed, and there’s been no word... Does he intend to go back on his word?"
With no new clothes to wear, the Empress’s mood grew even worse, and she asked, "What has Chen Mo been up to recently?"
Sun Senior Palace Lady, waiting outside the screen, replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, Chen Mo is collaborating with the Demon Suppression Department on a case and has gone to Hengjiang Ridge to hunt demons. He has not yet returned."
The Empress’s expression cleared slightly upon hearing this.
This little thief might be outrageous in character, but he’s still reliable when it comes to serious matters...
In her heart, she’d labeled Chen Mo as "annoying, but useful."
At that moment, Sun Senior Palace Lady continued, "Also, Miss Lin has gone with him."
The Empress was taken aback. "Zhu’er went too?"
She thought about it carefully; during the last Capital City examination, some of the cases were handled by Lin Jingzhu for Chen Mo.
They seemed to have been quite close recently!
Previously, the Empress indeed intended to matchmake the two, but ever since Chen Mo’s last visit to the palace, she completely abandoned the thought.
"Chen Mo is brazen and fearless, Zhu’er is ignorant of matters between men and women, she’s sure to be taken advantage of if she follows him. I can’t just watch her jump into a pit of fire!"
Thinking of the man who had pinched her butt, who might one day become her niece’s husband...
And might even continue to pinch her butt after becoming her niece’s husband...
The Empress shivered.
No, she would never allow such a thing to happen!
"When Jingzhu comes back, have her come to the palace immediately! I must give her a warning!"
The radiant sunlight streamed into the room, and Chen Mo slowly woke up.
After a night of tempering, he had finally completed the preliminary transformation of his Root Bone. He felt full of inexhaustible energy, enough to last from morning till night whether for a man or woman.
Just as he was about to get up, he suddenly felt a heavy weight in his arms, with his palm resting on something soft, his fingers couldn’t help but move.
A light hum came from beside his ear.
Chen Mo’s body stiffened suddenly, and he slowly turned his head to look.