191 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 191: If You Dare, Kill Me! Sitting in the room, Yu Yunwei looked at her still slightly swollen little hand, a reminder of the recent punishment from Xiao Mo with the flat of his sword. A flash of resentment crossed her eyes. Since she was a child, she had never been hit. Yet, he dared to strike me! "Yunwei," Xiao Mo had said to her, "since Blood Ghoul won't teach you, I will take it upon myself to guide you from now on." Recalling those words, Yu Yunwei's teeth clenched in enduring anger. He said he would guide me! What right does he have to guide me? What gives him the authority to control me! Yu Yunwei raised her head, looking at Xiao Mo still practicing his sword techniques outside the window, her heart filled with indignance. "You damn thing! Just wait!" That evening, after finishing his Blood Demon Sword technique, Xiao Mo planned to take a medicinal bath to temper his physical body. After all, mastering the Blood Demon Sword technique didn't just require a robust mindset, but a physique as strong as a warrior’s, capable of withstanding the surge of energy. Without it, progressing in training could lead to one's body exploding. Thus, every so often, Xiao Mo used a specific medicinal formula to temper his body. As Xiao Mo tossed the herbs he purchased earlier into the bath, filled it with water, and prepared to enter, Yu Yunwei emerged from her room. Under the moonlight, Yu Yunwei twisted her hands, an expression of guilt and embarrassment on her face. She approached Xiao Mo without speaking, her head lowered. "What is it?" Xiao Mo asked calmly. Yu Yunwei bit her lip, hesitating, her expression conflicted. After a long pause, she finally looked up and blinked at Xiao Mo. "Senior Brother, I know I was wrong today. Can you not be mad at me? I promise I'll never do it again." Xiao Mo gazed at the girl before him and replied slowly, "I’m not mad." "Really?" Yu Yunwei asked, her eyes shining with the innocence of a young girl. "Senior Brother, are you truly not mad at me?" "Really," Xiao Mo said plainly. "That's great." Yu Yunwei wiped the corner of her eyes. "Anything else?" Xiao Mo asked. "No, nothing else." Her eyes shifted before she spotted the large tub. "Huh? Are you going to temper your body, Senior Brother?" "Yes," Xiao Mo nodded. "Then let Yunwei help with the fire," she said, looking at him expectantly. "As an apology for my wrongdoings this afternoon." Xiao Mo studied her eyes. Controlling the temperature of a medicinal bath required maintaining a steady fire beneath it. Previously, Jiang Xin had assisted Xiao Mo with this task. Now that Jiang Xin was gone, Xiao Mo had to manage both the bath and the fire on his own, which was troublesome. After a moment, Xiao Mo nodded. "Alright, if it’s not too much trouble." "No trouble at all," Yu Yunwei nodded enthusiastically, a gleam of delight in her eyes. Xiao Mo handed her the instructions for the medicinal bath, detailing when to increase or decrease the fire. Then, he removed his shirt, leaving only his shorts, and jumped into the tub. She lit the fire beneath the tub. Xiao Mo began to practice, absorbing the medicinal essences to refine his physique. At first, Yu Yunwei managed the fire adeptly. Xiao Mo, entering a state of deep focus, seemed to trust her completely. However, once Xiao Mo was deeply immersed in his practice, a fierce resolve flashed in Yu Yunwei's eyes. She increased the fire's intensity. Additionally, she threw a thousand-year Blood Spirit Mushroom into the bath. After doing this, she clapped her hands and smirked. This particular formula was already incredibly potent. An increased fire would enhance the medicinal strength, magnifying the pain of his body-tempering by three to four times. Moreover, with the supplement of the Blood Spirit Mushroom, his internal energy would intensify even further. In this way, Xiao Mo might not lose control entirely, but he could potentially face setbacks, even harming his cultivation foundation! Just as Yu Yunwei expected to witness the results of her scheme, something unusual happened. Although Xiao Mo's brow furrowed and his energy grew volatile, he maintained precise control over his body's power and vitality. In a short time, Xiao Mo had fully absorbed the Blood Spirit Mushroom, converting it to his own use. Her subtle sabotage had no effect on him. "How can this be possible?" Yu Yunwei stared at Xiao Mo in disbelief, questioning her own eyes. At that moment, Xiao Mo opened his eyes. Their crimson hue made Yu Yunwei's heart skip, and she instinctively stepped back. But quickly, his gaze returned to a calm, normal color. "Turn around," Xiao Mo instructed. Trembling slightly, Yu Yunwei obeyed and turned her back. "Whoosh." Xiao Mo took a deep breath, jumped out of the tub, grabbed a few buckets of cold water, washed off the impurities expelled from his body, and changed into clean clothes. "Okay." Now composed, Yu Yunwei turned back, smiling. "Congratulations, Senior Brother, your physique seems even stronger after this session." Xiao Mo did not respond to her comment. He grasped his long sword and approached her steadily. Each step Xiao Mo took forward, Yu Yunwei took one step back. Ultimately, Yu Yunwei had nowhere else to retreat and found herself pressed against the wall. Watching his indifferent expression, her throat went dry. "Hold out your hands," Xiao Mo demanded. Her mind blank, she extended her shaking hands. Once. Twice. Thrice. Xiao Mo struck her palms with the flat of his sword, delivering another ten firm blows. Her previous injuries from the afternoon had not healed; this new lashing sent scorching pain deep into her bones. Tears welled in Yu Yunwei's eyes. No longer pretending to be docile, she glared at Xiao Mo with raw hatred, as if ready to bite. Xiao Mo, unfazed, simply stated, "As I said, I will guide you. From today, whenever you harbor ill intent or err, I shall strike your hands." "If you dare, kill me!" Yu Yunwei shouted defiantly, her voice tinged with childish spite. Xiao Mo met her gaze unflinchingly. "If you truly wish to die, I won't hesitate to fulfill that wish." Yu Yunwei's heart trembled, her throat tightening. She had more vicious words ready but found herself speechless. Because she realized. This person before her indeed had the capability to kill her! Xiao Mo turned and walked into his room, his voice echoing back: "Tidy up the courtyard. Be up early tomorrow, before the latter half of the hour of the rabbit (dawn), and be seated in the courtyard. Do not make me come to your room to fetch you."