Return of the Dragon God

Chapter 4: Go Away

Wang Li's words immediately brought everyone back to their senses. They realized that Lin Mo couldn't activate the jade pendant without awakening his Martial Spirit, making his bluff ineffective.

What they didn't know was that Lin Mo had intentionally misled them. He wanted them to believe that he couldn't activate the jade pendant without Martial Spirit, but in reality, he had another plan.

"Hmph, trying to scare people, are you? Think twice before you speak," Wang Li coldly retorted, feeling embarrassed by the young man's bluff.

"That's right! You're such a waste," Wang Li continued, not holding back his mockery.

"Is that so? Do you think I'm that foolish?" Lin Mo sneered and then, with a thought, a golden Dragon Yuan Energy appeared in his hand, floating like flames above his palm.

The sight of the golden energy left everyone in the vicinity astonished. Each of them stared at it with great disbelief in their eyes.

Li Nuo, who had been worried, was overcome with emotion when she witnessed this. "Mo, have you... awakened your Martial Spirit?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Lin Mo, however, maintained his mysterious smile and replied softly, "I was just scaring them. But yes, I have awakened my Martial Spirit."

This revelation left Li Nuo stunned for a moment before she shook her head in disbelief. "You are truly daring," she said.

"It's because of you, Aunt Nuo. I couldn't let them force you into that marriage," Lin Mo replied with a smile.

"Well, even without the jade pendant, as long as you have awakened your Martial Spirit, I'm very happy," Li Nuo said, her voice filled with affection.

Though Lin Mo was not her biological son, she had raised him as her own, and his well-being was of utmost importance to her.

After sending Li Nuo back to her residence, Lin Mo returned to his own and immersed himself in his cultivation. He soon realized that his progress was slow due to his Martial Spirit being at the first stage of Human Realm.

Feeling the urgency to improve his strength, Lin Mo decided to go to the Tianlan City Market District. He needed to purchase beast souls to enhance his Martial Spirit. Only by increasing its level could he boost his cultivation speed.

As he left the Li family's compound, Lin Mo encountered a young couple approaching him. The young woman was stunningly beautiful, with fair skin and a captivating figure. She wore an elegant, light-yellow dress that complemented her dark, flowing hair. They walked side by side, their gestures suggesting an intimate relationship.

The young woman was Li Mengxue, the granddaughter of a Li family elder, and Lin Mo's childhood friend. They had grown up together, and their relationship had always been close. In the past, Li Nuo had considered arranging a marriage between them, but it never materialized due to their young age.

Beside Li Mengxue stood a young man named Li Shaoyu, the person in the Li family with the highest Martial Spirit level.

"Mo?" Li Mengxue's expression turned uneasy as she noticed Lin Mo approaching.

Li Shaoyu, on the other hand, sneered and said, "Lin Mo, I once tried my best to win Mengxue's heart, but she remained infatuated with you. Now, she's mine."

"Unfortunately, talent matters, and you have none," he continued, mocking Lin Mo.

"Is it because I don't have a Martial Spirit?" Lin Mo looked at the beautiful girl and asked.

"That's right, you're just a worthless person without a Martial Spirit. Any woman who chooses you must be blind," Li Shaoyu said with a disdainful expression.

"Enough," Lin Mo sighed and turned away. He realized that even his close childhood friend, Li Mengxue, had chosen someone else.

"By the way, Lin Mo, there's something you should know. A month from now, there will be a clan competition. Those who don't make it to the top fifty will be assigned to various tasks within the clan," Li Shaoyu informed him with a sneer.

"Since you don't have a Martial Spirit, I doubt you can avoid being assigned to some menial task. If you're lucky, maybe you can serve at my Lingyu Pavilion, doing tasks like pouring tea and serving guests. It won't be too difficult," he added mockingly.

Lin Mo continued walking without saying anything, leaving Li Shaoyu's taunts unanswered. He couldn't help but feel that genuine emotions were rare to find in this world.

As he walked away, Lin Mo heard Li Mengxue's soft voice saying, "Lin Mo, it's not what you think..."

Lin Mo couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness as he walked further away from them.