Lin Mo knew that Yingzi's strength had improved so quickly not only because of his ceaseless support with the Spirit Gathering Array and various Elixirs, but also because of her diligent cultivation. Otherwise, if it were someone else, they probably wouldn't have been able to progress so rapidly in such a short time.
"Today, I will help you reach the Half-step Martial God!"
Lin Mo spoke and then immediately sat down cross-legged, transferring his True Qi into Yingzi's body.
"The so-called Half-step Martial God is when True Qi is externalized to form one's own Martial Skills, and strength, skill, and will meld into one."
As Lin Mo explained, he hastened the operation of the Cultivation Technique within Yingzi.
Yingzi nodded, closed her eyes, and began to concentrate on feeling the flow of True Qi in her body and understanding what Lin Mo had said.
With Lin Mo's current strength, helping Yingzi reach the Half-step Martial God was but a small task; however, each leap in realm is more about the cultivator's perception of power and the universe, and this is the most crucial aspect.
So Lin Mo didn't rush and instead helped Yingzi operate the True Qi, using his internal strength to break through the last barrier while also explaining some doctrines of cultivation to help her perceive her own path during the breakthrough.
…
In an ancient courtyard in Seoul, red lanterns hung from eaves like clusters of red fruit.
In the dark courtyard, approximately thirty black-clad bodyguards stood stoically like spears in the corners, vigilantly observing their surroundings.
Inside a quiet room, several voluptuous women from Han Country were performing a unique dance of Han Country.
Next to them, a man in grey kneeled on the ground.
"All right, you may leave now."
As the dance ended, the leading man finally spoke, and the performing women then retreated to the door. Pushing it open, they quietly exited the quiet room.
"Mr. Li, that person is currently in a Korean cuisine restaurant in Chinatown. It's said that he had a conflict with Quan Xiangyu of the Bloodthirsty Society today," another man in a suit said in the room.
This man, in his late twenties, held a cup of Shaojiu and drank from it with slightly squinted eyes, apparently enjoying the taste.
The man was Li Shashu, the heir to the Li Family.
"Are you talking about Lin Mo?" Li Shashu asked indifferently.
Li Qiangdong said, "Yes, that's him. He killed Li Mingjun in Huaxia, and we couldn't bring that girl back."
"Li Mingjun is dead, but that girl wasn't brought back," Li Shashu said as he lifted his head, his gaze icy, instantly sending a chill through Li Qiangdong as if he had plunged into ice-cold liquor, uncontrollably making him lower his head.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Li." Li Qiangdong bowed his head.
Although Li Shashu was merely a commoner, neither a Martial Artist nor an Onmyoji, as the future leader of the Li family with control over assets worth hundreds of billions, his presence was not something anyone could easily withstand.
Li Shashu suddenly smiled, his cold aura dissipating as he said, "Qiangdong, you need not be tense. Li Mingjun was just a side branch, a non-essential fellow. His death is inconsequential, but it's going to be tough to explain to those above."
Li Qiangdong looked around and then lowered his voice, "Mr. Li, that Lin Mo came for that person, and it seems like he wants to kill…"
Li Shashu's pupils constricted slightly, and his lips curled into a faint smile, "I hear he's only eighteen or nineteen, so what can he do?"
"He's said to be very strong! Very famous in Huaxia!" Li Qiangdong slowly said.
Li Shashu's face finally showed a hint of intrigue, narrowing his eyes slightly, "Hehe, interesting."
"And in the Huaxia Martial Arts World, he is also nicknamed Lin Tanyu."
"Lin Mo? Lin Tanyu?" Li Shashu narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint passing through, "Good, if he wants to make a move against that person, I'll have to meet him personally."
Li Qiangdong said, "Mr. Li, I'll arrange to meet him tomorrow."
"Hmm." Li Shashu nodded, then poured himself a cup of Shaojiu and drank it, a sinister light flickering in the depths of his eyes.
The next day.
The sun rose, casting gentle sunlight throughout the room.
Yingzi finally opened her eyes, her clean, clear pupils reflecting a sharp light. She happily hugged Lin Mo's neck, "Master, I have broken through."
"Yes," Lin Mo said with a slightly embarrassed smile.
"I'm sorry, Master," Yingzi realized she was still holding Lin Mo's neck and quickly loosened her grip, her face turning red, "Thank you, Master."
"Actually, this is all the result of your hard work; I just helped you with the last hurdle," Lin Mo said lightly.
Yingzi's strength had already reached the Half-step Martial God Realm, but her spirit and Martial Arts Will had not yet fully focused. Now, having merged these three forces into one, she had truly become a Half-step Martial God in the Martial Arts World.
If the people of the Martial Arts World knew that Lin Mo's maid had also broken through to the Half-step Martial God at merely eighteen or nineteen, they would probably be shocked out of their minds.
Yingzi's entire demeanor also underwent a transformation, becoming more ethereal and refreshing, giving off a serene air like a green lotus, a fairy who seemed to dine on the rosy clouds and drink the dew every day.
(Update 6, the excitement continues tomorrow. If there are any mistakes with characters or locations, please let me know. I'm writing a bit dizzily with a headache.)