45: i got stronger

The Virtual panel flashed, and a prompt box appeared before his eyes.

[Discovered Low-Grade Spirit Stone*90. Can be absorbed and converted into attribute points. Absorb?]

"90!" Looking at the prompt box, Mo Fan was so excited that tears filled his eyes. With trembling hands, he chose to absorb them.

In an instant, the bulging Brocade Pouch quickly deflated. A rosy glow steamed within as the 90 Spirit Stones vanished into nothingness.

Then, the Virtual panel flashed, and Mo Fan's personal attribute panel emerged.

[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: 109]

The available attribute points had changed from the original 19 to the current 109!

"This time, I've truly struck it rich!" Mo Fan was overjoyed.

He had never seen so many Spirit Stones before!

"With so many Spirit Stones, it should be enough for me to upgrade to Body Tempering Peak, right?

"As the saying goes, a horse doesn't get fat without night grass, and a man doesn't get rich without a windfall!"

Mo Fan felt a bit emotional.

Although this operation was dangerous—whether it was Lin Yiyi turning on him or being discovered by the Law Enforcement Team, he wouldn't have met a good end.

But the returns were also very substantial!

However, Mo Fan quickly calmed down.

"No, I can't think like that."

"No matter what, life is the most important thing. Staying alive is the foundation; if you're dead, you're worthless.

"I need to be careful with windfalls. You only have one life; stay away from danger!

"This time I was forced by circumstances and was lucky nothing went wrong. I absolutely cannot rely on luck!

"Laying low and developing is the true path!"

Taking a deep breath, Mo Fan focused his mind once more, using his thoughts to communicate with the Virtual panel and check his attribute panel.

He had no hesitation and clicked directly on the plus sign behind Body Tempering Fifth Level.

In an instant, a mysterious energy surged from an unknown space toward Mo Fan, rapidly washing over his body.

His body trembled slightly, heating up all over. A large amount of white mist seeped from his pores, instantly filling the entire room.

A few minutes later, the changes stopped.

Mo Fan's muscles had become tighter, and his lines were more defined.

He felt filled with explosive power, as if he could kill six bulls with a single punch!

"Not bad, I've gotten a tiny bit stronger again!"

Mo Fan was delighted and glanced at the attribute panel again.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Body Tempering Sixth 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: 88]

His cultivation had broken through to the Body Tempering Sixth Level.

The attribute points had dropped from the original 109 to the current 88.

Focusing his mind, Mo Fan locked his attention on the cultivation bar and tried clicking the plus sign behind it.

The attribute panel flashed, and a prompt appeared.

[Cultivation: Body Tempering Sixth Level (+) (88/34)]

"Adding points again only requires 34 attribute points—

"Should I continue?"

Mo Fan frowned and began to think seriously.

According to the original plan, once his cultivation reached the Body Tempering Sixth Level, he could pretty much apply for the Promotion Assessment.

After all, passing the Promotion Assessment with a Body Tempering Sixth Level cultivation would lead to being judged as a Genius by Yuxu Academy.

Entering the Outer Sect with such results might allow him to obtain more cultivation resources.

But now, Mo Fan was hesitating.

The reason was simple.

To pass the Promotion Assessment with a Body Tempering Sixth Level cultivation, he would have to use the Golden Body Art.

And using the Golden Body Art carried a certain probability that someone would notice something was off.

This would inevitably lead to unnecessary trouble.

Thinking about what happened today, Mo Fan felt it was better to be safe.

It was true that passing the Promotion Assessment at the Body Tempering Sixth Level would mark him as a martial arts Genius.

But passing the Promotion Assessment at the Body Tempering Seventh Level would also qualify him as a Genius, and the treatment wouldn't be bad.

At this thought, his expression tightened, and he immediately made a decision. Focusing his mind, he clicked the plus sign behind the cultivation bar once more.

A warm current welled up in his heart as mysterious energy gathered from the unknown space—

After five or six minutes, Mo Fan clenched his fists, feeling that he had become much stronger.

Besides that, his body was covered in a layer of foul-smelling black grime.

He had successfully cleansed his marrow and meridians once again; his physical potential was developed, and his physical fitness improved significantly.

This was the second and final Marrow Cleansing of the Body Tempering Realm. With this, Mo Fan officially entered the Body Tempering Late Stage.

At the same time, the Virtual panel flashed, and the attribute panel changed again.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Body Tempering Seventh 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: 54]

His cultivation had broken through from the Body Tempering Sixth Level to the Body Tempering Seventh Level, leaving only 54 available attribute points.

Mo Fan focused his mind and once again centered his attention on the cultivation bar, trying to click the plus sign behind it.

The attribute panel flashed, and a prompt appeared.

[Cultivation: Body Tempering Seventh Level (+) (54/55)]

"Just one point short of the next upgrade—" Mo Fan exhaled a heavy breath of turbid air, feeling refreshed all over.

However, he soon frowned.

"The jump in attribute points needed for upgrades is getting more and more ridiculous. Will it turn into an astronomical figure later on?"

The first few upgrades only required single-digit attribute points.

How many times had he upgraded now?

It had already soared to 54 points!

Mo Fan had thought that these 90 Spirit Stones could support his upgrades all the way to Body Tempering Peak.

Now it seemed he had been overthinking.

And according to this pattern, the further he went, the more ridiculous the numbers would become!

Sooner or later, it would require an astronomical amount of attribute points to continue getting stronger.

At that time, would he have to consume all the Spirit Stones on the entire Blue Planet?

Thinking of this, Mo Fan shook his head.

"It shouldn't come to that; I'll take it one step at a time—"

He thought of what his daughter had told him.

"The future you is world-renowned and invincible in martial arts..."

From this, it was clear that as long as things developed along the normal trajectory, he could upgrade himself until he was invincible.

After all, once his strength increased, earning Spirit Stones would also become easier.

While thinking, Mo Fan quickly took off his clothes and walked toward the bathroom.

The smell on his body was too foul!

...

Before long, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Mo Fan scrubbed himself while reviewing the events.

Finally, he frowned.

"I was too nervous at the time; I actually forgot to ask Lin Yiyi how she concealed her aura and changed her cultivation level!

"She must have mastered a high-level Cultivation Technique!"

Mo Fan felt a bit annoyed; this kind of thing was a must-have for travel, and for killing and looting!

From the fact that Lin Yiyi disguised herself as a Body Tempering Martial Artist and went unnoticed at Yuxu Academy for two months, one could see how powerful that technique was.

Mo Fan felt that this kind of technique was very practical and would definitely be useful in many situations in the future!

It could even save his life at a critical moment!

Of course, it would also be great for ambushing people!

"Such a good technique, and I actually forgot to ask!

"I should have used up that favor from Lin Yiyi to exchange for the aura-concealing technique!"

Thinking of this, Mo Fan shook his head.

Unfortunately, he had been a bit nervous then.

So he didn't think that much.

After all, it was the first time he had encountered such a thing.

He had almost lost his life to someone's schemes for his looks.

Saying he wasn't nervous would definitely be a lie.

On the way back, he had at least remained calm and erased some traces.

Relatively speaking, he had done quite well.

"With this experience, if I encounter such things in the future, I'll be much more composed and able to consider things more thoroughly..."

Mo Fan summarized his experience while quickly scrubbing himself.

Soon, he seemed to think of something else. He paused, his expression turning odd.

"Lin Yiyi... is it possible she really is my Future Wife?

"Although the possibility is slim, what if she is?

"I should have asked her if she had a pendant back then!"

Mo Fan covered his forehead.

Undoubtedly, this was a failed experience.

After showering, Mo Fan lay on the bed ready to sleep, while pondering a very serious question.

"Now that Lin Yiyi is gone, will the Red-Clothed Female Ghost still appear in my dreams?"