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

Xiao Hong stuck her tongue out at Chen Mo, a hint of envy on her face.

"The Dharma Protector is highly talented. Apart from the Sect Leader and the Left Dharma Protector, she has the deepest skill in the sect. Young Master Zhang, please wait a moment while I go and invite her over."

The door closed again, and Chen Mo picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Before coming, he had considered countless possibilities.

It could be the old sweeper at Zuiyue Tower, a musician, or even some inconspicuous pimp.

To everyone's surprise, the Right Protector was actually a "big shot," the top courtesan in the brothel.

That's good, saves us the trouble of looking again.

Before long, a lazy female voice drifted in from outside the door.

"Is that the young master Zhang who drove Lin'an City mad with that bottle of secret medicine?"

The door was pushed open, and Xiao Hong stepped aside to lead the person in.

Chen Mo looked Ru Hua up and down; this was the first time he had seen her in person.

Perhaps her cultivation had been interrupted, for her face still had an abnormal flush, and her red dress hung loosely on her shoulders.

She didn't sit down immediately after entering the room. Instead, she stood at the doorway, her gaze sweeping from Chen Mo's face to his shoulders, then down to his waist, and finally settling on his hand holding the teacup.

His gaze was completely undisguised, like someone who hadn't eaten for three days stumbling upon a feast, his eyes practically bulging with excitement.

Chen Mo was a little scared; this woman was even more terrifying than his master's wife.

A moment later, Ru Hua smiled and swayed her hips as she walked over and sat down.

"Young Master Zhang is truly a handsome man. I caught a glimpse of you from afar on the day of the opening and immediately thought of getting to know you. Last night, your secret medicine almost ruined my abilities."

Xiao Hong poured tea and interjected.

"That's right, after taking the medicine, Fatty Wang is as strong as an ox. Even the Dharma Protector had to put in a lot of effort."

Ru Hua glared at her, and Xiao Hong shrank back to the corner.

"It is a pleasure to meet you today, Right Protector."

Chen Mo spoke politely, but didn't want to say much.

Ru Hua rested her chin on her hand, staring intently at Chen Mo, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Young Master Zhang in person is much more to my liking than he appears from afar."

She had intended to follow the conversation and talk about secret medicines and wine, slowly building up the connection.

But Chen Mo didn't take the bait at all, and put down his teacup to get straight to the point.

"Miss Ruhua, I didn't come here to hear you praise the medicine. I'm here to exchange it for the Heavenly Rank cultivation technique you have."

These words were so direct that Ru Hua was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

It's not that I'm angry, it's just that it feels new and exciting.

For so many years, no one has dared to steal her thunder like this.

"The Heavenly Fire Yin Yang Technique is the inherited skill of the Right Protector of my Crimson Fire Sect."

Ru Hua said slowly.

"But there's a problem. This skill can only be practiced by women. It involves absorbing yang energy to replenish yin energy. Young Master Zhang, you can't master it."

Chen Mo frowned almost imperceptibly.

He really hadn't expected this; he had always thought it was a dual cultivation technique applicable to both men and women.

But he showed no disappointment on his face, only nodded, and waited for her to continue.

"But I have others."

Ru Hua put down her teacup and leaned forward.

"The Nine Heavens Sword Manual is also a Heaven-rank technique. I obtained it from outside many years ago; it's not considered part of the sect's collection. I can trade it with you."

"What are Miss Ruhua's conditions for the exchange...?"

Chen Mo became interested.

Ru Hua did not reply immediately.

She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then scanned Chen Mo from head to toe with her eyes. She put down the cup, leaned forward a little, and the distance between them instantly closed.

She lightly licked her lips with the tip of her tongue, the movement deliberate and slow, and the blush on her face made her eyes look even wilder.

"Just stay with me for one night."

Her tone was calm, but her breathing was somewhat rapid.

"Young Master Zhang is so handsome, I am truly tempted. If you agree to cultivate with me for one night, I will give you the Nine Heavens Sword Manual directly."

Xiao Hong, who was behind her, had her eyes light up when she heard this, and she secretly started to make her own plans.

If Zhang Deshuai agrees to cultivate with the Dharma Protector, she might have a chance to follow the Dharma Protector and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Chen Mo instinctively leaned back.

My back suddenly felt a chill.

Four words popped into my head uncontrollably.

Biochemical matrix.

Although cultivators' physiques are already different from ordinary people, he would not agree to it.

Just kidding, Fatty Wang didn't get out for an hour last night, and he's still feeling weak.

This woman practices a technique that involves absorbing yang energy to replenish yin. Spending one night with her would leave you completely drained.

And heaven knows how many people she actually drained to reach the late stage of the Grandmaster realm...

"Change to another one."

Chen Mo shook his head decisively.

Ru Hua stared at him for two seconds, then suddenly laughed.

If things work out, great; if not, they won't offend the other party too much. Their primary task right now is to befriend and win them over.

She didn't argue, sat back down, and changed her tune.

"Then I'll have alcohol. Twenty bottles of 'Macho Man' liquor."

Chen Mo was secretly pleased, but didn't agree immediately; he wanted to just pretend.

You can have as much Erguotou as you want, and if you don't have enough, you can buy more wholesale from Blue Star.

He paused for a second before looking up and speaking, his tone calm.

"Okay. To show my gratitude, I'll give you four more bottles."

He made a killing trading just two bottles of Erguotou liquor for a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique.

Ru Hua raised an eyebrow.

Originally, it was thought that Chen Mo would bargain, but now the other party has taken the initiative to raise the price.

Is she trying to tell her that she neither takes advantage of you nor owes you any favors?

She put aside her thoughts, looked Chen Mo over again, and nodded with a smile.

"Young Master Zhang is straightforward."

After discussing their personal matters, Ru Hua's smile faded slightly, replaced by a more serious expression.

"Young Master Zhang, Xiao Hong should have mentioned it to you."

She leaned forward, her tone sincere.

"The Crimson Fire Sect needs someone like you. The secret medicines and 'male-strengthening wine' you possess are extremely important to the sect. Cultivation techniques, money, connections—whatever you want, the sect can provide. Joining us is far better than going it alone, isn't it?"

Chen Mo spoke without thinking.

"First, I have no interest in joining any faction. Second, I don't want to be tied to any one group. Third..."

He looked into Ru Hua's eyes and spoke in a flat tone.

"I want to go wherever I want, do whatever I want, and I don't want to be restricted by anyone."

Ru Hua was momentarily speechless, but didn't react.

She leaned back in her chair and looked at Chen Mo with a different expression, as if she were seeing him for the first time.

"There will come a day when all the cultivation techniques are replaced, and there will come a day when all the money is earned."

She asked slowly.

"Where will your final destination be then?"

Chen Mo didn't say anything, just sat there, holding his teacup, his eyes calm.

With the system in place, his end point is endless, something mortals cannot comprehend.

Ru Hua looked at him for a few seconds and suddenly understood.

He knew exactly what was going on, but he was too lazy to tell her.

Ru Hua didn't ask any further questions.

She first turned her head to look at the door, and only after confirming that no one was outside did she lower her voice.

"Young Master Zhang, you practice martial arts so diligently, isn't it all so that one day you can ascend to immortality? In this world, who among those who practice martial arts and reach a high level doesn't want to ascend?"

"In the entire world today, there are only two unique skills that can be cultivated to the Innate Realm and truly ascend to immortality."

Ru Hua lowered her voice even further.

"One gate is in the emperor's hands, while the other..."

She paused, looking into Chen Mo's eyes.

"It's in the hands of our leader."