Chapter 248 The Ruthless Senior Brother of the Path of the Path of the Cannon Fodder (Part 31) 8...
Heng Mo handed the Bagua Mirror to the Second Elder, who used it in conjunction with his puppet to more effectively monitor Xuan Ling's movements and adjust subsequent plans in a timely manner.
Perhaps because the Seventh Elder is now out of danger, has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage to extend his lifespan, and has healed the old injuries on his spiritual root, the Second Elder has modified his plan to deal with Xuan Ling.
According to the plot Lin You mentioned earlier, Xuan Ling should be at odds with the entire righteous path for the puppet he has tailored for him. He will be condemned by everyone, his Dao heart will be shattered, his cultivation will be destroyed, and he will become a mortal, growing old and dying.
The plan that the Second Elder showed Heng Mo was quite different from the original one.
He actually planned to have the puppet engage in a struggle with him, a passionate and torturous love affair, before guiding Xuan Ling to fight against the demon race.
They are, after all, cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, top-tier combat power in the cultivation world. It would be even better if they could wipe out all the high-level combat power of the demon race in one fell swoop.
Looking at the script, which had become even more melodramatic after Shen Ting's involvement, Heng Mo couldn't help but twitch his lips and dryly said, "Pretty good."
One demon lord, one high priest, and two demon generals from the demon race are all part of the plot. After the puppet and Xuan Ling's ambiguous relationship ends, they will come into contact with each of them separately.
Those who could be seduced were made into rivals for Xuan Ling's affections; those who couldn't be seduced were made to be thoroughly offended and turned into mortal enemies for Xuan Ling.
At worst, he could deliberately reveal his identity, wait until he was captured, then notify Xuan Ling to come and rescue him, and destroy his lair.
The plan was even written like a storybook, with a special title: "The Cold and Aloof Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator and His Mischievous Little Wife," which was said to be Shen Ting's doing.
Heng Mo couldn't say for a moment whether it was better to treat Xuan Ling as a joke or to have his Dao heart destroyed decisively.
Although the first one lived a long time, he also suffered a lot. Heng Mo didn't believe that his second senior uncle would let him go. He estimated that Xuan Ling would still be dealt with when the demons were almost wiped out.
The Second Elder didn't stand on ceremony with Heng Mo. After accepting the Bagua Mirror, he even pulled Heng Mo aside to work on the case files for quite some time.
He doesn't have any disciples of his own, but his junior brother's disciples can be his disciples too. Anyway, he likes Heng Mo and really wants to teach him. Can his junior brother stop him?
The Second Elder meticulously explained every detail in the file, including the reasons for the conflicts and disputes between the various sects.
Also, what kind of personalities do the disciples of each sect have? Which ones seem a bit off, possibly demon spies? What kind of people are of bad character and should not be befriended?
Not only did Heng Mo benefit greatly from listening, but even Lin You, who was listening in, felt as if she was about to grow a brain.
Heng Mo's day was thus clearly arranged: in the morning, he would learn mind skills from his second senior uncle; at noon, he would learn swordsmanship from his third senior uncle; in the afternoon, he would learn alchemy and weapon crafting from his own master; in the evening, he would work overtime to complete some tasks; in the first half of the night, he would organize the teaching materials needed by the sect leader; and in the second half of the night, he would meditate and cultivate.
This timetable is so bad that even a senior high school student would shake their head at it, but when Lin You asked Heng Mo about it, he actually thought it was pretty good?
"My elders taught me everything they knew because they thought highly of me. I'm overjoyed, so how could I feel it was hard work?"
Heng Mo's question made Lin You cough, and in the end she only replied, "If you like it, that's fine."
She didn't realize it for a moment. In ancient times, learning was always about seeking knowledge. There was only the desire for something that couldn't be obtained. There was no such thing as feeling tired because of learning too much.
After staying at the Xuan Yang Sect for a while, Heng Mo finished organizing the new teaching materials, completed all the side quests of the Xuan Yang Sect, and consolidated his Foundation Establishment cultivation, he went out to train again.
After all, the good stuff inside the Xuan Yang Sect is basically in other people's storage bags, so the number of side quests that can be triggered is really limited.
In the cultivation world, where strength is paramount, children are naturally not raised like delicate flowers in a greenhouse. No one objected to Heng Mo wanting to go out; they just packed him a bunch of things out of concern.
The jade talisman, a message from all the elders, contains a trace of the talisman maker's aura. As long as the talisman is crushed, it will be sensed, and someone will rush over at top speed.
There were countless magical artifacts, talismans, and pills with various effects, so the Seventh Elder even specially gave Heng Mo a storage ring for this purpose.
Once it recognizes its owner, only that person can open it. It can also become invisible and block the consciousness of others. The space inside is as big as a mountain.
Lin You was so envious she was practically drooling. She was still using the compartments in her carry-on bag, which, even though it had ten compartments, only had ten cubic meters of space.
The Second Elder gave him a map showing the various forces in the cultivation world and said he had prepared a gift for him. The Sect Leader also gave him a token symbolizing his identity as a direct disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect. Only then did he watch Heng Mo leave the mountain.
With no outsiders around, Lin You no longer needed to hide. The two flew side by side on their swords, experiencing a sense of detachment that was even more pronounced than when they descended the mountain together with Shen Ting.
Heng Mo and Lin You had already become familiar with each other, so he felt much more at ease talking to her: "Senior Lin, flying in the sky is of course more extraordinary than walking on the ground. That's why we say that if you don't successfully establish your foundation, you're not considered a cultivator."
Lin You nodded in agreement. Even the dividing line for senior employees in the Quick Transmigration Company was the Foundation Establishment stage.
Watching Heng Mo excitedly control his sword and strike a rather dashing pose, Lin You...
He turned back to look at Lin You, and seeing Lin You following him at a leisurely pace, he couldn't help but ask the question that had been weighing on his mind: "Senior, what exactly is your cultivation level?"
"I broke through to the Golden Core stage around the same time as you." To save spirit stones, Lin You was really going all out. Anyway, all the cultivation she gained could be converted into experience points to strengthen herself, and every bit of spiritual energy she absorbed was worth points.
Heng Mo nodded knowingly. At first, he thought Lin You's cultivation was unfathomable, which was why he could shield Xuan Ling's senses.
Later, after she gained a cheat ability, she discovered that she always wanted to slap Xuan Ling but never actually did it, and realized that Senior Lin might not be as powerful as she had imagined.
"Senior Lin, what do you think my second senior uncle's gift is? He said I'll find out when the time comes." The two chatted as they flew, and Heng Mo even learned the posture of flying while sitting on a sword. Although it was a bit slow, they didn't care about the time.
Lin You also sat on the sword and joined him in making wild guesses. Although they didn't guess anything in the end, they successfully made the two of them laugh.
This sword was a top-grade spiritual weapon specially forged for her by Ye Xinglan, and it was also her natal sword, "Yiyun".
Lin You's cultivation had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, but when the small world settled its accounts, her own spiritual power was converted into experience points, causing her cultivation to plummet. Her natal sword, Yi Yun, could only be used after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, so it had to be left in her backpack for a long time.
Having experienced so many worlds, Lin You was finally able to take the Yi Yun Sword out for a stroll again, which made her very happy.
The daily tasks for the cheat system were updated after Heng Mo left the Xuan Yang Sect, so there are no bugs that prevented you from completing them, which is quite up-to-date.
Heng Mo's first destination was, of course, Anguo. With the supply from the snack shop that Heng Mo opened in Xuan Yang Sect, Anguo was no longer what it used to be.
Heng Mo first went to the place where he grew up. The once lifeless town now seemed to have come alive. The shouts of vendors, the sounds of bargaining, and even two arguing aunties were all so vivid and lively.
Xuan Yang sent people to Anguo specifically for Heng Mo, so they naturally arranged a residence here. After thanking the two senior brothers who were guarding the place, they gave each of them ten mid-grade spirit stones and asked them to take good care of the place.
He and Lin You disguised themselves as ordinary people and walked through the streets. Heng Mo suddenly laughed: "I have lived here for fifteen years, and now, after only eight months away, this place has become somewhat unfamiliar."
Becoming unfamiliar isn't necessarily a bad thing. The demons were only driven away for a little over half a year, and the town has already recovered to this level of vitality. This is the kind of life they should have had.
After confirming that all his old friends were alive and well, Heng Mo did not show himself, but secretly set up an invisible spirit-gathering array around the town.
With these spiritual energies nourishing their bodies day and night, the people in the town will become healthier and healthier, all their illnesses will disappear, and they will continue to live peacefully and joyfully.
The current emperor of Anguo is Hengqian. He is not old, but he has a good temperament, and Anguo is well-governed by him.
Now that people are wealthy and well-fed and clothed, the palace remains as simple and unpretentious as it was back then.
Wang Fu was not dismissed by the newly enthroned emperor and continued to serve as the Grand Eunuch in the imperial court. He was advising Hengqian to take care of his health, eat on time, and avoid staying up late.
"Alright, Wang Fu, I'm in good health, so don't worry." Hengqian's temper was indeed quite good; he hadn't gotten angry after being nagged for so long, and had even comforted him instead.
Seeing that the two of them weren't particularly busy, Heng Mo simply knocked on the door and went in, startling them.
After all, very few people would knock on the door and enter the Imperial Study without announcing their arrival.
Heng Mo is quite different from before. Heng Qian was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening. He hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down, and bowed, saying, "Heng Qian greets Imperial Uncle."
Heng Mo was quite unaccustomed to this form of address, but he did not stop Heng Qian from kneeling. He waited until Heng Qian finished his bow before calmly nodding to signal him to stand up.
Heng Qian stood respectfully to the side, watching Heng Mo flip through the memorials on the table, not daring to utter a sound.
Heng Mo looked at the memorial intently. In the past, he probably would have been completely clueless and couldn't understand anything. But after being personally taught by his second senior uncle, he was able to understand a lot of these cryptic remarks.
Although Hengqian's methods of handling government affairs were somewhat immature, it was clear that he had put thought into them. Hengmo watched until the very end before nodding with a hint of satisfaction.
Just as Heng Qian was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Heng Mo pulled out two memorials, pointed out the problem incisively, and asked him to write down the solution on the spot and then propose revisions.
Heng Qian wrote it three times, his forehead beaded with sweat from nervousness, before Heng Mo finally gave him a pass.
Lin You had been hiding again since he entered the palace. Now, seeing him like this, she had some understanding. Heng Mo wanted Emperor Heng Qian to have a sense of awe, so that he would be more dedicated to governing the country.
With Heng Mo's deterrent effect, even if Heng Qian is somewhat lacking in ability, he will not do anything foolish.
However, while the fear was there, the respect was somewhat diminished.
The Second Elder had previously told Heng Mo that if you want someone to feel not just fear but awe towards you, you have to use both kindness and severity, a method commonly known as giving a stick and then a sweet date.
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Author's Note: [Owl emoji]
I'm trying to get full attendance lately, so I'm skipping round numbers. Does anyone mind?
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