40: Red Clothes Reflect Reality (Part 1)

October 26th, Wednesday.

Taboo: All activities are unfavorable.

As the sky turned slightly bright, Mo Fan suddenly opened his eyes, his expression excited.

"Damn, just a little, just a little more!"

He clenched his fists, his expression showing some reluctance.

He was just a hair's breadth away from counter-killing the Red-Clothed Female Ghost!

"Looks like I'll have to keep trying tomorrow."

Ever since he was able to control his consciousness in his dreams, Mo Fan had begun a battle of wits and courage against the Red-Clothed Female Ghost.

After such a long time.

Mo Fan, who originally could only let the ghost trample him, could now trade blows with her.

Just a moment ago, he had almost managed a counter-kill!

"A pity, what a pity..."

Mo Fan shook his head regretfully, checked the time, and jumped out of bed.

"Just a little more, at most tomorrow or the day after, I will definitely take you down!"

He clenched his fists again, his fighting spirit soaring.

It must be said, during these days of battling wits and courage with the Red-Clothed Female Ghost, his combat ability had improved by leaps and bounds, allowing him to deal with various unexpected situations.

It was precisely because of this that he enjoyed it.

If he couldn't feel his own obvious progress, who would be willing to face that terrifying face every night?

Thinking of this, Mo Fan couldn't help but pause.

"Come to think of it, not only does the Red-Clothed Female Ghost cause me no harm, but she can also help me train and improve my strength?"

"Come to think of it, not only has my combat ability improved, but even my Mental Energy has increased by a large margin, potentially doubling!"

"Damn! How is this a ghost?"

"This is clearly a female Bodhisattva!"

"However, that Red-Clothed Female Ghost really looks like Lin Yiyi, I don't know what's going on—"

"Maybe it's just a coincidence?"

"The physique and facial contours seem similar, but the other features are different?"

"If only I could see what that face looks like under the bloodstains."

Mo Fan shook his head, thinking no more of it.

He didn't go to wash up immediately, but instead pulled back the curtains, sat cross-legged, operated his Breathing Technique, and slowly began to Cultivate the Golden Body Art.

The first ray of morning sunlight shone down through layers of mist, gently falling on Mo Fan.

Mo Fan closed his eyes and focused; between breaths, the surrounding sunlight seemed to brighten, becoming granular and dazzling.

Besides that, one could even see some dazzling and thick particles of light, which merged into his body with Mo Fan's breathing.

Gradually, thunderous sounds came from Mo Fan's abdomen, originating from his Dantian, spreading to his limbs, bones, and internal organs, before slowly returning to the Dantian and settling down.

During this process, his bones crackled, lightning seemed to bloom in his nose and mouth, his blood flow accelerated, his flesh and blood wriggled, and his pores emitted a faint golden light.

At this moment, Mo Fan's aura was sometimes ethereal and sometimes domineering; one moment he was as elegant as a great scholar, and the next he was as bloodthirsty as a general who had been on the battlefield for a long time.

A quarter of an hour later, the light particles gradually dimmed, and Mo Fan stopped Cultivating, slowly opening his eyes.

Feeling his own state for a moment, a flash of joy crossed Mo Fan's eyes.

"As expected of a top-tier Body Refining method; Cultivating for just a quarter of an hour facing the morning sun every day allows me to clearly perceive my body growing stronger rapidly—"

While thinking this, Mo Fan connected his consciousness to the Virtual panel and opened his attribute panel.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Body Tempering Fifth Level (+)]

[Cultivation Technique: Basic Body Tempering Art]

[Martial Skill: Vajra Fist - Body Tempering Scroll, Golden Body Art (Entry Level)]

[Storage Space: 1 cubic meter]

[Available attribute points: 19]

"Sure enough, the Golden Body Art is still at the entry level, but now, even without actively using the Golden Body Art, relying on my physical fitness alone, I am several times stronger than before—"

"No wonder I have been able to gradually restrain the Red-Clothed Female Ghost in my dreams; it seems the Golden Body Art deserves the credit."

Mo Fan realized.

If not for the fact that he had Cultivated the Golden Body Art.

Wanting to defeat the Red-Clothed Female Ghost would be a pipe dream.

Taking a deep breath, Mo Fan got up and walked to the washroom to start washing up.

...

Today was another ordinary day.

Morning training.

Afternoon labor.

Because they were learning more and more things.

The people in the Spirit Herb Garden were becoming more and more motivated.

Wang Jia and Zhong Ting did not leave the Spirit Herb Garden, but chose to continue working there.

After all, being a Utility Disciple in the Spirit Herb Garden had much better treatment than being a Utility Disciple elsewhere.

Furthermore, although the two of them had their training qualifications revoked.

But Liu Jian would occasionally give them a few pointers while tending to the dragon scale tree.

In this way, as long as they accumulated slowly, over time, they might be able to gain other Opportunities with this knowledge.

Immersed in work, time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, the bell for the end of the shift rang, and Mo Fan didn't say a word, dropped the watering can in his hand, and ran.

Seeing this, Xu Jing also hurriedly dropped the sickle in her hand and stood up to follow Mo Fan.

At the same time, Lin Yiyi, who was weeding, also stood up, patted the dirt off her body, and quickly followed Xu Jing and Mo Fan.

Everyone: "?"

"Why are the three of them stuck together every day?"

"Could this be the legendary... love triangle?!"

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense! Big shots' business! We losers should mind our own business!"

"True! The world of Geniuses is not something we can understand! Better water the plants more!"

"Damn! Zhong Ting, what's going on with you?! Don't court death! You have to strictly control the amount of watering! If you water the spirit plant to death, you won't be able to pay even if you're sold!"

"Ah?" Zhong Ting was startled, and the watering can dropped to the ground with a clatter.

"No wonder your assessment score is the lowest, you really are just a slacker!"

Zhong Ting awkwardly scratched her head and smiled sheepishly: "I don't want to slack off either, it's just that my brain is too slow!"

Everyone: "..."

At the same time.

Alchemy Hall cafeteria.

Mo Fan and Xu Jing got their food and picked up their daily portion of spirit fruit, then found a place to sit down.

Before long.

Lin Yiyi walked over with her tray and sat next to Xu Jing.

Regarding this, the two were already used to it and just lowered their heads to focus on eating.

In a few quick bites, Mo Fan finished a plate of food and swallowed the spirit fruit that looked a bit like a plum in one gulp.

Xu Jing was not to be outdone and finished her meal in no time.

At this moment, Lin Yiyi had only eaten a third.

Lin Yiyi covered her forehead: Are these guys reincarnated starving ghosts?

"I'm finished, take your time." After greeting her and giving Xu Jing a look, Mo Fan carried his tray to the collection area.

Xu Jing hurriedly followed.

However, at this moment, Lin Yiyi also stood up without a word and followed behind the two of them.

Mo Fan: "?"

After leaving the cafeteria, Xu Jing couldn't help but say: "You only ate so little, what a waste."

"I don't have much appetite today." Lin Yiyi shook her head and didn't say much more.

Xu Jing looked at her with some surprise and fell silent.

The orange setting sun shone down, and the three walked side by side toward the dormitory building.

"Mo Fan—" Lin Yiyi suddenly said.

"What's wrong?" Mo Fan turned his head and looked at her in confusion.

Lin Yiyi hesitated, then finally smiled freely and said: "I'm leaving."