Finally, Tu Shan Shushu gnashed her teeth in pain, while Ji Mo was covered in drool, not even a tooth mark left on his skin.
Tu Shan Shushu was disheartened, her eyes reddening. She gritted her teeth and agreed to Ji Mo's request, leaving in anger.
Sima Hongfeng sighed softly beside Chi Qingying, "Grand Ancestral Grandmother, Grand Ancestor is absolutely sincere towards you, willing to give up the entire Qingqiu for you. He's truly devoted."
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
Chi Qingying's cheeks flushed slightly.
If she had been called Grand Ancestral Grandmother before, she would have erupted on the spot. But now, a trace of joy inexplicably bloomed in her heart.
Few men in the world could remain unmoved by Tu Shan Shushu throwing herself into their arms and so many charming Tu Shan fox spirits. Could this dead ghost truly be giving up the entire forest for me?
Chi Qingying, who was usually so carefree, looked at Ji Mo's retreating figure and her face instantly turned red.
Half a day later, a flying ship laden with immortal crystals, spirit stones, and various formation materials departed from the Qingqiu mountain range, returning to the Void Sword Sect.
Tu Shan Shushu was not stingy, gifting Ji Mo seventy percent of the entire Qingqiu Demon Gate's wealth.
Ji Hanhan had inadvertently benefited from a "soft meal."
After a long journey, they returned to the Void Sword Sect.
Many things had happened during their absence.
Those cultivators and immortal beasts who owed the Void Sword Sect hefty debts within the Void Secret Realm, in order to repay their debts with their lives, had gone on a frenzy, hunting down disciples of the Heavenly Evolution Sect and jointly besieging it.
Under the onslaught of a pack of wolves, the Heavenly Evolution Sect was completely unable to resist, ultimately meeting a tragic end of annihilation.
Ji Mo had, without shedding a drop of blood or a single soldier from the Void Sword Sect, eliminated the Heavenly Evolution Sect.
The Void Sword Sect also took the opportunity to take over all of the Heavenly Evolution Sect's territories, gaining vast expanses of land.
The Void Sword Sect, which was originally not even considered a minor sect, had finally risen.
Returning with a large fortune, Ji Mo was in high spirits. He lavishly rewarded his disciples, distributing a considerable amount of immortal crystals and cultivation resources to each.
He also encouraged the disciples to cultivate diligently, promising that those who performed exceptionally well would be able to marry the lovely celestial fox maidens of Tu Shan.
These male disciples, who had been single for many years, were overjoyed. They all became as energetic as if they had been injected with chicken blood and cultivated furiously.
Ji Mo did not rest upon his return. He entered the Void Secret Realm and began to renovate and upgrade the Sky City.
The reason he had demanded a massive amount of wealth from Tu Shan Shushu was precisely for this purpose.
The Four-Unlike beast also possessed considerable formation attainments and assisted Ji Mo.
Upon seeing the Sky City, it marveled, exclaiming that it was a true great weapon. Once fully completed, it would be as simple as slicing vegetables to kill gods.
Of course, the resources required were unimaginable. The ship of materials obtained from the Qingqiu Demon Gate was merely a drop in the bucket.
However, with so many immortal crystals as power, it was enough to keep the Sky City running for a long time. The Void Sword Sect finally possessed a terrifying trump card.
When Chi Qingying learned that the Great Immortal Kongxu had indeed left behind a flying fortress, she was filled with regret.
She hated herself for being blinded by greed in the past, foolishly making a pinky promise with Ji Mo and voluntarily giving up her share of the Sky City.
She was so angry that she dared not meet Ji Mo for several days, fearing being ridiculed for picking up sesame seeds and losing the watermelon, being even more foolish than a simpleton.
However, she soon let it go, her attention drawn to the Kun egg in Xia Wan'er's hand.
This adoptive mother and daughter duo spent their days together, researching how to hatch the Kun.
Ji Mo lived a period of peaceful, simple life, but one event forced him to venture out again.
While practicing swordplay, a disciple cleaved a mountain peak and discovered a hidden cave dwelling.
Upon inspection, it was confirmed that this cave dwelling belonged to Yan Shou Zheng, an elder who had defected from the sect.
Some remaining items at the scene proved that Wang Shou Zheng likely originated from the Lesser Thunderclap Temple.
This discovery greatly shocked Sima Hongfeng. The Lesser Thunderclap Temple was also considered a legitimate Buddhist sect. Why would they send a spy to infiltrate the Void Sword Sect?
Chi Qingying seemed to know some inside information and sighed, "Ever since Master Bodhi Zi of the Lesser Thunderclap Temple died tragically, the Lesser Thunderclap Temple has completely changed. It is no longer upright. Moreover, Great Immortal Kongxu obtained several good items from the Lesser Thunderclap Temple back then, creating enmity. They are likely seeking revenge and thus sent a spy."
"Master Bodhi Zi attained enlightenment from a Bodhi tree, possessed profound Buddhist teachings, and saved all sentient beings, yet ultimately met with misfortune inexplicably. There are rumors that Master Bodhi Zi was killed by his own sect members. Now, it seems this might be true. Bah, these damned bald donkeys are truly wicked."
Sima Hongfeng could not help but curse. It was truly knowing a person's face but not their heart. What kind of world was this, where even Buddhism was not pure?
Ji Mo thought of more upon hearing their conversation.
He had a Bodhi tree planted in his home. He wondered if it had any connection to this Master Bodhi Zi.
Also, Ju Hong had mentioned before his death that one of the people who harmed Great Immortal Kongxu was bald. And the Lesser Thunderclap Temple had enmity with Great Immortal Kongxu. Could the Lesser Thunderclap Temple be one of the masterminds behind Great Immortal Kongxu's death?
All signs pointed to the Lesser Thunderclap Temple being highly suspicious. Ji Mo decided to uncover the truth.
Furthermore, staying in the Void Sword Sect, his body could not absorb special energy to evolve, and he was destined to travel outside, seeking suitable energy to devour.
When Chi Qingying learned that Ji Mo intended to go to the Lesser Thunderclap Temple, her expression changed dramatically.
"You absolutely cannot go to the Lesser Thunderclap Temple. You might not return," Da Feng Novel Network.
Chi Qingying was extremely anxious and hurriedly tried to dissuade him.
The Lesser Thunderclap Temple was a very terrifying place. Every year, countless powerful individuals who entered were converted and eventually became followers of the Lesser Thunderclap Temple.
There were rumors that the Lesser Thunderclap Temple housed an astonishing treasure, one that even Immortal Emperors had to avoid its sharp edge and dare not face.
Chi Qingying was truly afraid that Ji Mo, after going to the Lesser Thunderclap Temple, would be tricked and renounce the world to become a monk.
The power of faith there was too bizarre. No matter how strong one was, it was impossible to guard against.
"Grand Ancestor, if you wish to go, it wouldn't be too late to have a big, healthy boy with Fairy Chi first. Men, once they have a wife, children, and a warm hearth, will have something to care about. With firm belief, they will surely not be converted by those bald donkeys."
Sima Hongfeng also knew the terror of the Lesser Thunderclap Temple and quickly offered a bad idea.
The Four-Unlike beast chimed in, "It's better to have a big, pretty daughter. The smaller and cuter the daughter, the better. If the son takes after his mother and inherits the short stature of the little dwarf, that would be terrible."
Chi Qingying, who was initially too shy to speak, exploded upon hearing the Four-Unlike beast's words and drew her immortal sword, intending to chop it.
What's wrong with being short? Did it eat your rice?
Besides, concentration is essence.
Short people have more excellent babies!
"Stop messing around. Don't worry, my six roots are not yet pure, so I can't become a monk."
Ji Mo had nothing to worry about. No matter how persuasive those monks were, he wouldn't be foolish enough to be tricked into shaving his head and becoming a monk.
Besides, who was tricking whom was yet to be determined.
Having made up his mind, Ji Hanhan rode the Four-Unlike beast backward, heading west towards the Lesser Thunderclap Temple.