Dual-wielding! 100x proficiency, I'll grind my way to godhood!

When Chen Mo pushed open the courtyard gate, it was just getting dark.

The sound of fists whistling filled the courtyard.

Su Yue and Qing Zhu were practicing together. Su Yue threw a punch, which made a soft, whistling sound as it went through the air.

Chen Mo glanced at them; both were at the ninth level of Body Refinement.

Yesterday I was at level seven or eight, but with the teaching of the Transcendent Realm and top-grade pills, I've advanced one level in a single day—that's fast!

On the other side, Xu Wanqing sat cross-legged with her eyes closed, cultivating a level-one mental technique.

Qingzhu first stopped punching, wiped the sweat from her face, and ran over.

"Young Master! Su Yue and I have both reached the ninth level of Body Refinement!"

Su Yue followed behind without saying a word, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Qingzhu wiped her neck with a towel.

"Young master, we've been in Lin'an City for two days now, and we haven't even had a chance to explore the streets. Sister Suyue would like to go too, wouldn't you?"

Su Yue paused in wiping her sweat, glanced at Chen Mo, and remained silent.

Qingzhu turned around and called out to Xu Wanqing.

"Sister Xu, would you like to go out for a stroll too?"

Xu Wanqing opened her eyes, her gaze falling on Chen Mo's face, neither nodding nor shaking her head.

The meaning is clear: you're in charge.

Indeed, women from all worlds love shopping.

Chen Mo leaned against the door frame and glanced at the three of them.

"You really want to go out?"

Qingzhu nodded his head vigorously, like he was pounding garlic.

Chen Mo straightened up and walked to the stone bench under the tree in the courtyard to sit down.

All three people's eyes followed him.

"Lin'an City is not Qing Shi Town. There are many noble families here, and many纨绔 (spoiled brats). If the three of you stand on the street, looking so conspicuous, whoever has the guts to target you might snatch you up and take you as a concubine... could you fight them off?"

Qingzhu opened her mouth and spoke.

"Isn't it you, young master, who can't protect us?"

"I can protect you for a while, but not forever."

Chen Mo looked at her.

"Would you rather have your man constantly cleaning up after you, or would you rather become strong enough to go wherever you want and no one dare mess with you?"

Qingzhu opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

She couldn't refute that.

Chen Mo then looked at Xu Wanqing.

"There are several True Transformation Realm cultivators in Lin'an City. I'm a Grandmaster Realm cultivator, so defeating them shouldn't be a problem. But what if I'm not home, and someone comes looking for trouble? Master's wife, you've only just entered the mid-stage of the Inner Force Realm. Can you withstand a single attack from a True Transformation Realm cultivator?"

Xu Wanqing lowered her eyelids and gently tapped her knee with her fingers.

"And the two of you too."

Chen Mo glanced at Su Yue and Qing Zhu.

"They haven't even reached the Inner Strength Realm yet. If something happens, they can only cry for help. I'd be distracted taking care of you all, which would only delay things."

He stood up, clapped his hands, and the three women looked over.

"Once you've all broken through and are capable of handling unexpected situations, I'll take you all around Lin'an City. Don't worry, your cultivation speed is several times faster than before, so breaking through won't take long. But until then, just focus on your cultivation."

Qingzhu bit her lip and nodded emphatically. Suyue clenched her fists, and Xu Wanqing closed her eyes again.

After dinner and washing up, the four of them began their cultivation.

Chen Mo closed his eyes and obediently cooperated, but his mind was entirely focused on the assassination.

Is the hitman hired by Manager Zhao reliable?

How strict are the security measures at Zhenwei Martial Arts School?

How many people are protecting that kid from the Zhao family?

Just then, a line of text flashed before my eyes:

Dual cultivation (Completion: 26000/30000)

I'm only 4,000 points away from reaching the Transcendent Realm. I wonder what special effects will occur once I reach it.

Chen Mo's mind wavered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

There's no rush to reach a higher level; let's first sort out the current situation.

After two rounds, Chen Mo made an excuse that he was a little tired today.

The three women were very considerate and finished their cultivation.

Xu Wanqing pressed her face against his collarbone, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

Su Yue's fingers returned to their place, as light as a feather.

Qingzhu turned over and rolled most of the blanket away.

Chen Mo stared with his eyes open at the dark tent ceiling.

I'll go see Manager Zhao first thing tomorrow morning.

The next day, Chen Mo went out as soon as it was light.

As he walked south of the city, he slowed his pace as he approached the alleyway.

Across the street, white banners hung at the entrance of Jishetang, and mourning couplets covered the door frame. Several neighbors were gathered at the entrance, craning their necks to peek inside.

Chen Mo looked at it for two seconds, then looked away and continued walking forward.

The door to Zhao's Pharmacy was closed, so he knocked three times.

There was a brief silence inside, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.

The door was flung open with a bang. When Manager Zhao saw it was him, his face paled slightly. He quickly stepped aside to let him in and then bolted the door shut with trembling fingers.

The shopkeeper had dark circles under his eyes and his lips were dry and chapped; it was clear he hadn't slept all night.

Chen Mo walked to the chair and asked the question immediately.

"Manager Sun is dead?"

Manager Zhao's Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice tightened.

"Yes. The assassin made the move in the back room last night; one stab and he was dead. This morning, they announced it was a sudden illness, and the funeral banners have already been hung."

Chen Mo nodded, this result was as expected, and then asked.

"What level of skill does an assassin possess?"

"Early stage of the True Transformation Realm".

Manager Zhao quickly answered.

"He's a well-known figure in the underworld. I wanted to play it safe, so I paid him three times the usual price."

"But the assassin still didn't kill the Zhao family's youngest son?"

Chen Mo spoke in a flat tone.

Manager Zhao was stunned for a moment, then nodded quickly, but his palms were sweaty.

"Young master, you are a genius! News spread last night that the master of the establishment happened to be there that night. The assassin was discovered as soon as he sneaked in, and a fight broke out on the spot. The assassin was killed on the spot."

"Is the owner injured?"

Chen Mo then asked.

"I heard from others that he suffered minor injuries, but no one knows the exact severity."

Chen Mo tapped his fingertip lightly on the table.

An assassin at the early stage of the True Transformation Realm can injure their opponent and force them to kill them on the spot.

The master of Zhenwei Martial Arts School is at most at the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm.

Once we figured out their strength, it turned out to be weaker than we had expected.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Manager Zhao was in a hurry to finish the rest of the business.

"Young master, Zhenwei Martial Arts School is in an uproar! The headmaster insists that Lingyun Martial Arts School was behind it. The two schools have been fighting for years, vying for disciples and business. Their grudge runs deep."

"Last night, around midnight, the master of the martial arts school and all his disciples blocked the gate of Lingyun Martial Arts School. They were in a standoff on the street for almost an hour before the county magistrate had to go there in person to persuade them to leave."

Manager Zhao's throat bobbed.

"The museum owner made a tough statement, saying he would dig three feet into the ground to find the mastermind behind it all."

Chen Mo spoke calmly.

"Relax, the assassin is dead. Now there's no way to prove it, and no one will know it was you. You used the human skin mask I gave you, so even if the assassin were still alive, he wouldn't recognize you."

The shopkeeper was secretly relieved after hearing this.

Chen Mo looked up and changed the subject.

"With Manager Sun dead, Jishetang will have a hard time surviving, and the medicinal herb market in the west of the city will definitely be in chaos."

Manager Zhao didn't react immediately and was stunned for a moment.

"Ah...yes, yes, things are bound to get chaotic for a while."

"Go and do something for me right now."

Chen Mo spoke slowly, but with an undeniable force.

"Starting today, we'll be buying up large quantities of herbs for Bone Strengthening Pills, Blood Tempering Pills, and Qi Condensation Pills. Buy as many as you can, no limit. Don't worry about the money, I can provide it."

Manager Zhao was dumbfounded.

"Young master? Why do you need so many medicinal herbs..."

Chen Mo said calmly.

"I have my uses, just do as I say."

After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the door.

"Keep the shop open as usual these next couple of days. Closing it will only arouse suspicion. If anyone asks about Jishetang, just say you don't know anything."

Manager Zhao nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, I've got it."

Chen Mo pushed open the door and went out.

Now he has a lot of storage space, so he can stock up on more medicinal herbs and supplies in case he needs them in the future.

As for the youngest son of the Zhao family... I didn't expect the assassin to be so useless. He took the money but failed to accomplish anything.

He has to come in person.

Lingyun Martial Arts School, you're the only one who can take the blame.