87: Chapter 87 Martial Arts Mystic Realm

Shen Yi paused for a few seconds before continuing.

"Among the twelve Perfect Mimics, there is one at the sixth rank and three at the peak of the fifth rank."

"The rest are all at the mid or early stages of the fifth rank."

"Cao Shen is one of those three at the peak of the fifth rank."

"He is currently preparing to break through to the sixth rank."

"Once he breaks through, he will become the second sixth-rank Perfect Mimic."

"By then, the entire Lingwu City will fall under his control."

Lin Mo frowned and asked:

"Then why does he want to create King-level ferocious beasts?"

"Just like Beast King Dihou?"

Shen Yi explained:

"Beast King Dihou is a seventh-rank King-level ferocious beast, jointly created by Cao Shen and two other peak fifth-rank Mimics."

"But that was only on the surface; it was a pawn meant to attract firepower from all sides."

"His true goal is something inside the Martial God Secret Realm in Lingwu City."

"Martial God Secret Realm?"

"What is it?"

Shen Yi shook her head.

"I don't know the specifics."

"But as far as I know, there is a supreme treasure hidden within the Martial God Secret Realm that can allow Perfect Mimics to break through their limits."

"That is what Cao Shen wants."

Lin Mo pondered.

"So you want to cooperate with me?"

"Yes."

Shen Yi nodded.

"First, I see hope in you."

"Your talent is the strongest I have ever seen; given time, you will surely achieve great things."

"Second, I understand your character."

"You are loyal and righteous, and you would not betray your companions."

"Third, and most importantly—"

She looked at Lin Mo.

"You have the capital to oppose Cao Shen."

"Capital?"

Lin Mo was a bit confused.

"I am only at the first stage of the third rank right now; what capital do I have?"

Shen Yi smiled.

"Just the fact that you, at the first stage of the third rank, could force Zhou Xiong, who was at the peak of the fourth rank, to use Divine Blood."

"This combat strength is enough to explain everything."

"As long as you are given time to grow, by then, Cao Shen will be nothing to fear."

Lin Mo fell silent.

He didn't expect Shen Yi to hold him in such high regard.

"Then what do you plan to do next?"

"It's simple."

Shen Yi said.

"First, go back and recuperate for a period of time to improve your strength."

Lin Mo nodded. Shen Yi was right; his current strength was far from enough. He couldn't even handle Zhou Xiong, who had just broken through to the fifth rank, let alone Cao Shen, who was even stronger than Shen Yi.

"Then what about us now..."

"Let's go back first."

Shen Yi said.

"The news here will probably spread back soon."

"Once Cao Shen knows I have defected, he will definitely hunt me down."

Lin Mo nodded in agreement.

He turned around and looked at Yi Xiaoyu and the others.

"Let's go back first."

"We'll talk when we get back."

The three women naturally had no objections.

They were full of questions, but they also knew now was not the time to ask.

...

In the dark palace, a tall man stood up abruptly.

He was wearing a black robe, and there was a scar on his face extending from his left eyebrow to his right cheek.

This person was none other than Cao Shen.

"Shen Yi did this?"

His voice was very cold.

"It is absolutely true."

The subordinate reporting was trembling.

"Shen Yi suddenly attacked and killed Lord Zhou Xiong in one move."

"She... she has defected!"

Cao Shen's expression turned extremely ugly.

"Defected?"

He sneered.

"I should have thought of that earlier."

"This woman has always been restless."

"I just didn't expect her to dare to strike at Zhou Xiong."

"It seems she has found a new backer."

Cao Shen stood there, his eyes cold.

"Shen Yi."

"Just you wait."

"Dare to betray me, and I will make you wish you were dead!"

...

After returning to the camp.

"Camp Commander, thank you for your hard work today; go back and rest first."

Lin Mo looked at Li Chengxi.

The latter shook his head.

"Not hard work, not hard work at all!"

He rubbed his hands, his gaze drifting towards Shen Yi.

"Miss Shen Yi was a huge help today."

"Would you like... would you like to come over to my place for a sit?"

"I have some good tea there..."

Shen Yi glanced at him.

"No need."

Li Chengxi had expected to be rejected, but he wasn't discouraged.

"Then... then Miss Shen Yi, get some rest early?"

"If you need anything, just find me!"

"I'm available twenty-four hours a day!"

Shen Yi: "..."

She didn't speak and turned to leave.

Li Chengxi watched her back, his eyes burning.

"Lin Mo."

He suddenly looked at Lin Mo.

"Do you think... do I have a chance?"

Lin Mo glanced at him.

"Camp Commander, what are you referring to?"

Li Chengxi coughed.

"You know... that thing..."

"You understand..."

Lin Mo thought for a moment.

"I advise you to give up."

Li Chengxi widened his eyes.

"Why?!"

"Is my display of enthusiasm not enough?!"

Lin Mo shook his head.

"You two... are not a match!"

Li Chengxi: "..."

He thought for a moment.

"But... but effort matters!"

"What if... what if I succeed?"

Lin Mo patted his shoulder.

"Camp Commander, dreams are good, but you also need to face reality."

He turned and left.

"Get some rest early."

Li Chengxi stood there, still unwilling to give up.

And just at this moment—

"Gurgle~~~"

A sound of a stomach rumbling rang out.

Everyone looked towards the sound.

They saw Lin Sisi clutching her stomach, her little face slightly red.

"Uh... well... I'm a bit hungry..."

Yi Xiaoyu rolled her eyes at her.

"Can you have a little dignity?"

"After such a dangerous battle, you're only thinking about food?"

Lin Sisi shrank her neck.

"But... but I'm really hungry..."

"I haven't eaten a single bite since yesterday..."

"I'm a wounded person... I need to replenish energy..."

Lin Mo shook his head and chuckled.

"Alright."

"It just so happens to be mealtime."

"Shall we all go to the cafeteria to eat something?"

As soon as he said this, everyone except Shen Yi had their eyes light up.

"Yay! Let's go!"

Lin Sisi rushed to the cafeteria first.

Ye Zhixia followed close behind.

Although Yi Xiaoyu kept a straight face, her steps were not slow.

Li Chengxi was even more excited.

"Let's go, let's go!"

"I'll have the cafeteria prepare extra food; everyone will have a good meal tonight!"

"Order whatever you want!"

Just kidding!

How could he pass up such an opportunity to curry favor with Shen Yi?

Shen Yi, however, shook her head.

"You guys go."

"I'm not hungry."

Li Chengxi immediately got anxious.

"Don't be like that!"

"Miss Shen Yi, come with us!"

"Consider it... consider it a celebration for our great victory?"

Shen Yi glanced at him.

"I don't need to eat."

Li Chengxi: "???"

Lin Mo spoke up.

"Come with us; you usually eat at the cafeteria often anyway."

Shen Yi hesitated for a moment.

Finally, she nodded.

"Fine."

Li Chengxi immediately beamed.

"Let's go, let's go!"

"I specifically brought a roast duck chef from the headquarters; the way he makes roast duck is absolutely amazing!"

"We'll have roast duck later, authentic Yanjing roast duck!"

The group headed towards the cafeteria.

On the way—

Li Chengxi kept trying to find opportunities to talk to Shen Yi.

"Miss Shen Yi..."

"Do you have any hobbies?"

Shen Yi looked straight ahead.

"No."

Li Chengxi wouldn't give up.

"Then... what kind of food do you like?"

"Chicken breast, buckwheat noodles!"

Shen Yi thought for a moment, then added.

"Boiled."

Li Chengxi: "..."

That's too bland, isn't it?!

He wanted to ask more, but Shen Yi had already quickened her pace and walked ahead.

Li Chengxi could only look at Lin Mo.

"Lin Mo, is Miss Shen Yi usually this... this cold?"

Lin Mo glanced at him, too lazy to respond.

Li Chengxi shook his head.

"You can't let a genius like this go?!"

"With enough perseverance, an iron rod can be ground into a needle!"

"Sooner or later, I will let her know my true feelings!"

Lin Mo glanced at him.

"As long as you're happy."

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