Wang Chen's Repayment! His Pride Was Blown Away

Lin Mo was stunned by Wang Chen's actions, not knowing what he meant.

So he opened his mouth and asked, "What is this?"

"Senior Brother, you saved my life. Words cannot express my gratitude. This Spiritual Plant is my way of repaying you!"

Wang Chen held the small flower in both hands and solemnly offered it to him.

Lin Mo didn't take it; he didn't recognize the item at all.

However, judging by the rich Spiritual Qi emanating from it, he could tell it was definitely a good thing.

Seeing Lin Mo's lack of reaction, Wang Chen thought he didn't recognize it and quickly explained.

"Senior Brother, this Spiritual Plant is called flame heart grass, and it's one of the main ingredients for refining a third-grade elixir, the Foundation Establishment Medicinal Pill!"

"After Cultivators at the Peak of Qi Condensation ninth level consume a Foundation Establishment Medicinal Pill, it can increase their chances of Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm by a full twenty percent!"

Hearing this, Lin Mo was slightly taken aback.

Foundation Establishment Medicinal Pill?

It sounded quite impressive.

An increase of twenty percent in Breakthrough chance would likely cause countless Peak Qi Condensation Cultivators outside to fight over it.

But for him, this item was completely useless.

He was already in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

As for his younger sister, Lin Xiyue, who was far away on Blue Star... with her Heaven-Defying talent, wouldn't giving her this item be an insult?

Moreover, when he saved him, it was purely because he found Wang Chen agreeable, and it was merely a small favor; he had no intention of seeking repayment.

Thinking this, Lin Mo waved his hand, directly declining.

"No need for this. I saved you simply because you have good character, and we are fellow Disciples. It was just a small favor."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Wang Chen became anxious.

"Senior Brother! For you, it was a small favor, but for me, it was saving my life!"

"You must accept this flame heart grass no matter what! Otherwise, I, Wang Chen, will not be at peace!"

Seeing the unyielding persistence on Wang Chen's Face, Lin Mo was stunned again.

Heh, this guy is quite principled.

Interesting.

He scrutinized Wang Chen, then thought about how broke he currently was, and an idea suddenly popped into his head.

"How about this?"

Lin Mo cleared his throat and said in a negotiating tone, "If you really feel bad, just give me some Spirit Stones as compensation."

He said this with righteous indignation.

There was no other way; he was truly poor now.

Despite being a powerful Foundation Establishment Cultivator who could instantly kill second-tier Yao Beasts, he didn't even have a single Spirit Stone fragment on him.

If this were to be known, it would surely drop many people's jaws.

But for it to happen to him, it seemed so reasonable and logical.

After all, just six days ago, he was still a Utility Disciple who had never even seen a Spirit Stone.

Now, although his identity token had been replaced with an Inner Sect Disciple's, he hadn't even had time to claim a new set of clothes.

This was also why Wang Chen had mistaken him for a big shot who was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.

In reality, Lin Mo truly wasn't deliberately pretending to be a pig.

He had no particular interest in the act of pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.

After all, if you pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger, what if one day you keep pretending and become a real pig?

He was simply, purely, poor, and lacked time.

"Ah? How can that be?"

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Wang Chen's first reaction was to refuse.

He believed that this unfathomable Senior Brother was trying to save his Face.

After all, the value of a single flame heart grass was far beyond what some Spirit Stones could compare to.

Senior Brother must have realized that he almost lost his life for this Spiritual Plant and couldn't bear to take what he cherished, so he opted for a lesser alternative, hoping to make him feel better this way.

But he, Wang Chen, the number one genius of the outer sect of Qingxuan Sect, also had his own pride!

"Senior Brother, don't say anymore!"

Wang Chen's attitude became even more resolute.

"Although this flame heart grass is precious, I believe it is not as valuable as my life!"

"My original intention in venturing deep into the Demon Beast Forest this time was to find it to prepare for my Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, but I didn't expect such a terrifying second-tier Yao Beast to be guarding this Spiritual Plant."

"If Senior Brother hadn't happened to pass by and lend a hand, let alone Foundation Establishment, I would have died in the wolf's maw today, turning into a handful of dust!"

"Therefore, no matter what, you must accept my token of gratitude!"

Wang Chen grew more and more agitated as he spoke, and with a burst of unknown courage, he directly took out a jade box from his Storage Pouch, carefully placed the flame heart grass inside, then stepped forward two paces and forcefully shoved it into Lin Mo's hand.

Ah, this... Lin Mo held the jade box in his hand, momentarily unable to react.

In this day and age, were people actually rushing to forcefully give benefits?

Alright then.

Since the other party was so insistent, if he were to refuse again, it would seem unappreciative.

Someone was forcefully giving him benefits; wouldn't he be a fool not to take them?

Although he couldn't use this Spiritual Plant himself, he could exchange it for other things at the Sect later, or simply exchange it for Spirit Stones!

"Then... I won't refuse."

Lin Mo weighed the jade box in his hand and put it into his bosom.

"Phew..."

Seeing Lin Mo finally accept the item, Wang Chen also let out a long sigh of relief.

He was inherently a man of principle.

If he were saved but didn't repay the kindness, it would become a Heart Demon on his future cultivation Dao.

"Well, then I won't bother Senior Brother any further! Senior Brother, please continue your work; Junior Brother will take his leave!"

With the item given, Wang Chen didn't intend to linger.

He was still injured and needed to return to heal as soon as possible.

"Alright, Junior Brother, be careful on your way back."

Having accepted the item, Lin Mo's attitude towards Wang Chen was clearly much warmer, even his form of address had changed.

He smiled and cautioned Wang Chen, then prepared to return to the Demon Beast Forest to see if he could encounter any more unfortunate souls to practice on.

However, just as he turned around, Wang Chen called out to him again.

"Senior Brother, please wait! May I know your esteemed name?"

Lin Mo paused in his steps.

Indeed, after interacting for so long, he hadn't actually introduced himself, nor did he know the other person's name.

"Lin Mo."

"And you?"

He promptly stated his name and casually asked in return.

"Lin Mo?"

Wang Chen quickly searched his mind for this name.

Were there any Senior Brothers named Lin among the Inner Sect Disciples?

It seemed there were, but none seemed to have this particular name.

Could he be a relatively low-key Senior Brother?

Countless thoughts flashed through Wang Chen's mind, but upon hearing Lin Mo's inquiry, he quickly replied respectfully.

"Replying to Senior Brother, this Disciple is Wang Chen from the outer Sect."

"Wang Chen? Hmm, I'll remember that."

Just like Wang Chen's impression of his own name, Lin Mo had no impression of Wang Chen's name.

number one genius of the outer sect?

He used to be a Utility Disciple and rarely went to the outer Sect, so it was naturally impossible for him to know the other party.

Perhaps he had heard some rumors about the number one genius of the outer sect before, but unfortunately, he had never known the other party's name.

So, after nodding and smiling at Wang Chen, Lin Mo no longer lingered, turning back and re-entering the Demon Beast Forest without a backward glance.

Only Wang Chen was left, standing dumbfounded in place.

"Only... remembered?"

Wang Chen chewed on Lin Mo's last words, a bitter smile involuntarily appearing on his Face.

"Ha... Sure enough, my so-called title of the number one genius of the outer sect is nothing in the eyes of true powerhouses."

"Wang Chen, ah Wang Chen, today you finally understand what it means that there are always people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens."

"That obscure Senior Brother Lin Mo is definitely a Genius far greater than you, no, than most people in the Sect!"

Gazing at Lin Mo's departing, elegant figure, Wang Chen's pride, which had long accompanied him as the number one of the outer Sect, completely vanished at this moment.

In its place was an unprecedented longing and a burning fighting spirit.