Chapter 23: Information
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In Li Manor, in the Quiet Pavilion, a room.
Lin Mo sat cross-legged on the bed, holding a radiant white herb in his hand.
"Whether I can break through or not depends on you," he murmured.
He opened his mouth and swallowed the herb. Moments later, a potent medicinal power erupted within him. Lin Mo activated his Dragon-Taming Martial Spirit, refining the herb's essence.
After several minutes, an invisible mental force began to flow into his mind through his meridians. With this enhanced mental power, Lin Mo felt exceptionally clear-headed and energized. He could sense everything within an 80-meter radius and could easily detect an opponent's movements in combat.
"Let's see if I can condense the Holy Tower," Lin Mo muttered.
According to the cultivation method he had learned, a warrior needed to gather their dispersed mental power and condense it into a golden Holy Tower within their mind. This tower acted as a focal point for their mental power, a significant step toward becoming a Spirit Master.
However, Lin Mo realized that his mental power was still insufficient. He had only reached the initial stage of becoming a Spirit Master, and condensing the Holy Tower required even more mental power.
Lin Mo sighed, "It seems my current mental power is still not enough for this."
Nevertheless, he understood that becoming a Spirit Master wasn't an easy feat, and he was already at the level of a Triple-Origin Realm martial artist in terms of mental power strength. It would take time and effort to progress further.
The next day, Lin Mo was surprised to find that the entire Tianlan City was buzzing with discussions about the treasure map. He had been questioned several times by Li Changkong regarding the matter.
He realized that this situation was more complicated than it seemed. Only he knew that the woman had framed him, and this might be a trap set by someone else.
However, Lin Mo didn't have the time to investigate further. His top priority was to improve his mental power quickly to become a Spirit Master. With that goal in mind, he decided to roam the city and search for herbs that could enhance his mental power.
Unfortunately, he couldn't find any suitable herbs in the marketplaces of both the Fang and Chen families. Mental power-enhancing herbs were rare in Tianlan City, as they were mainly used by Spirit Masters, and few dared to experiment with them without confirming their mental power strength.
While turning a corner on a street during his search, Lin Mo encountered a purple-clad figure.
A beautiful woman with delicate features and a captivating figure stood before him, wearing a faint smile.
"It's you?" Lin Mo exclaimed.
"Hello, I'm Fang Qin. Yesterday, we used you without your consent, and that was unfair of us. Today, I've come to apologize," the woman said.
Lin Mo was taken aback. "Apologize?"
"Yes, is there anything you want in return?" Fang Qin asked.
"Anything goes?" Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.
"Of course not. It depends on what we can afford," Fang Qin said, glaring at him.
"In that case, I want you. Is that acceptable?" Lin Mo continued with a playful grin.
Fang Qin's anger flared. "You... You're not worth it. My lady felt guilty for no reason. It seems you're not deserving of any compensation."
Lin Mo achieved his goal – to provoke them – and he didn't actually expect anything from them. He was just irritated by the unjust accusation.
"Joking. If you really want to compensate, give me some mental power-enhancing herbs," Lin Mo said.
Fang Qin's expression changed as she heard him mention mental power-enhancing herbs. "Are you... a Spirit Master?"
Lin Mo had reached a stage where he could become a Spirit Master, and his calm attitude confirmed it.
"It's safe to say I'm on the way to becoming one, but not quite there yet," Lin Mo replied.
"We don't have any mental power-enhancing herbs, but I know where to find them. How about we bring them to you tomorrow?" Fang Qin offered.
"How long will it take?" Lin Mo asked, concerned about his time constraints.
"Not long, we'll set off tomorrow and should return in about two days," Fang Qin replied. Seeing Lin Mo's eagerness, she asked, "Is it urgent for you?"
"Three days is acceptable. By the way, can I ask you a question?" Lin Mo inquired.
"Sure."
"Is the treasure map meant to target the martial artists of Tianlan City?"
Fang Qin hesitated for a moment and said, "Not exactly targeting them, but we do need their assistance. At the same time, it could be beneficial to them."
"Okay, I hope what you're saying is true," Lin Mo replied.
"Of course, in three days, come to the Suofeng Tower to meet us. You might get a chance to meet my lady, and she might be interested in a potential Spirit Master like you," Fang Qin said with a charming smile.
With that, she gracefully departed, leaving Lin Mo with a lot to think about.
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