Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and the various activities of the martial arts tournament are still in full swing.
During his time there, Li Mu acquired another treasure at an auction.
This is an old, rusty weapon, bearing the clear marks of time.
Its blade is rusted and brownish-black, as if telling a story of its past glory and honor.
Its shape is somewhat peculiar, resembling both a dagger and a short sword.
The decorations on the hilt are worn and unrecognizable, but you can still feel how exquisite it once was.
There is a small protrusion where the hilt connects to the blade, which seems to be designed to increase the stability of the grip.
There is a deep blood groove on both sides of the sword, which makes it easier to pierce the enemy's body in battle.
The tip of the sword is no longer sharp, but one can still imagine its former lethality.
In the middle of the sword, there is a thin line, which seems to have been left during the forging process.
Although this rusty ancient weapon appears to have lost its practical value, it is still a precious cultural relic.
It bears witness to the changes of history and reminds people of the cruelty of ancient wars.
Li Mu took a liking to this ancient sword because it was a top-grade spiritual weapon.
However, it wasn't easy for Li Mu to acquire this ancient sword, which was considered useless by martial artists.
Without the participation of martial artists, and lacking tacit understanding and humility among the wealthy individuals, the situation was dire.
The wealthy bought it as an antique, and Li Mu eventually spent nearly 600 million yuan to acquire it, which just filled up the funds from selling the Beauty Pill.
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After half a month, there was nothing left at the martial arts tournament that could impress Li Mu, so it was time to consider leaving.
In Tan Li's room, Old Tan, Cheng Daoyuan, and Li Mu discussed and decided on a plan to retreat.
The specific plan was that Lao Tan would first send the 'injured' Cheng Daoyuan home and have him stay at the Cheng family's house.
Li Mu will wait a few days after they leave before leaving himself.
Both of them are now at the Heavenly Realm level. If they cannot leave safely, then their fate is in the hands of destiny.
The next day, after greeting some familiar fellow Daoists, Tan Li helped the pale-faced Cheng Daoyuan to say goodbye to Li Mu.
Li Mu took out all the medicinal herbs, equipment, and other treasures he had recently acquired from the ring and placed them in the most conspicuous place in the room.
The reason for this arrangement was to reduce trouble for the two of them.
To prevent those with ulterior motives from thinking they were letting them take the treasure first and then ambushing them on the way.
As the three exchanged pleasantries and said goodbye, some people with ulterior motives kept passing by Li Mu's room.
When Tan Li and Cheng Daoyuan left, Li Mu did not see them off. After saying goodbye, he turned around and went back to his room.
He planned to use the few days that Lao Tan was away to refine the two treasures he had obtained, turning them into magical artifacts and weapons that he could use himself.
After putting everything back into his ring, Li Mu took out a small bell, which was a soul-summoning bell he had won at auction.
The name "Soul-Summoning Bell" is quite fitting, as this bell does indeed have the effect of summoning souls. However, its primary function is as a defensive artifact.
The summoning bell is small and exquisite, consisting of a delicate copper chain and a small copper bell.
The chain is inlaid with several gemstones, which shimmer with dazzling light.
The copper bell is crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and is engraved with various runes and patterns, making it look very mysterious.
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When the summoning bell is shaken, it makes a clear, ringing sound that can travel very far.
Legend has it that the sound of the summoning bell can awaken the souls of the deceased and bring them back to the mortal world.
In fact, the main function of the summoning bell is defense.
When something lewd or evil approaches, the soul-summoning bell will automatically ring, sounding an alarm to remind its owner to take precautions.
At the same time, the summoning bell can also release a powerful energy to dispel or suppress evil spirits.
This is a treasure used by cultivators, requiring spiritual power to operate; martial artists can only admire and play with it.
After this bell is refined, it will become Li Mu's first defensive magic weapon in this world, similar to an invincible golden bell shield.
It took Li Mu more than ten hours to refine the two layers of restrictions on the Soul-Summoning Bell. He knew he couldn't refine it any further.
The two layers of refining no longer affect the defensive effect.
With a gesture of spiritual power, a wisp of spiritual energy was poured into the small bell. With a crisp "hum," the soul-summoning bell immediately swelled to the size of a clay pot.
Looking at the soul-summoning bell spinning in the air in front of him, Li Mu was very satisfied.
If it weren't for the fear of making too much noise, the bell could grow even larger, until it could completely cover itself.
After putting away the summoning bell, Li Mu took a Qi-replenishing pill and began to regulate his breathing.
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Next, he will begin to forge the rusty sword.
After a day of meditation and cultivation, Li Mu's body returned to its peak condition, and he began to refine the sword.
Once the refining of the sword began, Li Mu entered a state of complete absorption.
For four consecutive days, he neither ate nor drank, but replenished himself with two Qi-replenishing pills and one Life-giving pill.
Four days later, the sword's restrictions had been reduced by 50%. If it had been able to be refined further, Li Mu probably wouldn't have woken up.
Five layers of refinement are already quite a lot; Li Mu's strength is too low to refine the remaining five layers of restrictions.
A surge of spiritual energy was poured into the sword, causing the rust on its exterior to fall off automatically and turn into dust.
An ancient, brass-colored sword hovered in front of Li Mu; this sword was named 'Wooden Fang'.
The name comes with the sword itself; moreover, the Wooden Fang Sword also comes with its own set of sword techniques.
Withdrawing his spiritual power, Li Mu took the sword in his hand. The sword had returned to its ancient and simple appearance, without a sharp edge or blade.
The hilt is missing two gemstones.
Li Mu took out a piece of jade from the ring and refined it into two inlaid gemstones.
Before inlaying, a thought struck him, and he took out two Rejuvenation Pills, placing one on each of the missing parts of the handle.
Unexpectedly, the sword took the pill and the two inlaid gems were automatically embedded in the hilt as soon as they approached it.
After Li Mu infused another wisp of spiritual energy, a feeling of spiritual connection arose spontaneously.
"Mokuya! Mokuya! This is my chosen one. With this precious sword, what more could I ask for!"
Li Mu held the wooden tooth, silently chanted in his heart, then took the sword, made a hand gesture, and pointed it out the window.
"go!"
With a "whoosh!" sound, the wooden tooth shot out, as fast as a spark, and instantly disappeared into the darkness.
A casual gesture.
"Return!"
"Whoosh!"
The wooden tooth instantly returned to Li Mu's hand.
As Li Mu put the wooden tooth into his ring, he was filled with endless emotions.
Although this world has entered the Dharma-ending Age, it still holds many unknown treasures, which we need to explore continuously.
The same applies to spiritual herbs, top-tier equipment, the soul-summoning bell, and even more so to wooden teeth; they will not come to you by themselves unless you seek them out.
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Li Mu packed up his belongings in the room, began to meditate and regulate his breathing, and prepared to leave after dawn.
Originally, Li Mu had a spider silk mask that he could use to transform into another face at any time and quietly leave.
However, those who cultivate the Tao have no fear of threats and setbacks.
Leaving stealthily and furtively may seem like a wise choice, but in reality, it can lead to endless troubles.
All threats and setbacks are tests of his faith and spiritual practice.
Only by strengthening his faith can he broaden his path of spiritual practice.
If we show weakness, not only the Thunder God Sect, but all other forces will swarm in, and we will never have peace again.
The path of cultivation is one that one must forge oneself. If one wants to quietly improve one's strength, one cannot be a complacent person; one must face powerful enemies head-on.
Only by using violence to stop violence, and demonstrating the necessary strength, can one instill fear even if one is defeated and forced to retreat.
With Li Mu's current strength, plus the wooden tooth and the soul-summoning bell he just acquired, it shouldn't be difficult for him to leave.
Before he leaves, those who covet his possessions and try to take advantage of him will face the test of his anger and death.
One man, one sword; though facing a million men, I will go.
P.S.: This book has been quite a journey, but the results haven't been ideal. I'm wondering if I should cut it off...
Could the grandfathers who are reading give me some encouragement?
Give me a reason to continue.
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