At this time, Qin Shi was steering the battleship, having already left the sphere of influence of Qingfeng City and was continuously flying towards Jinxiu City.

Chu Mo had also recounted his various experiences after ascending to the others.

In comparison, Chu Mo's experiences were incredibly bizarre and complex, far richer than the experiences of the others by countless times.

The girls were actually more interested in girls like Fang Lan, Lu Tianyue, and Lu Tianqi.

Hua Xiaoya asked with a smile, "My Sect Leader, the sisters Lu Tianyue and Lu Tianqi, are they both very beautiful?"

Chu Mo was speechless and chuckled, "What does their beauty have to do with me?"

"Don't you feel anything for them? Both sisters... seem to like you a lot!" Hua Xiaoya smiled mischievously at Chu Mo, "Sisters, you know!"

"You're really evil!" Chu Mo rolled his eyes, then said, "You should all be clear that I really don't have those kinds of feelings."

The girls all showed understanding on their faces upon hearing this, but they also felt a faint disappointment. What exactly they were disappointed about, they couldn't clearly articulate.

In truth, to them, Chu Mo was like a protective deity. While he brought them endless security, such a young Heavenly Genius naturally also sparked admiration in the hearts of young girls.

Even Shen Aobing had developed such feelings for Chu Mo, not to mention other young girls.

Especially Shen Xingxue, who had harbored affection for Chu Mo since he was but a common youth.

But as the years passed, they had gradually come to understand that Chu Mo's heart always carried the image of one girl. Even Nayi, who had so openly loved Chu Mo, in the end... never got a concrete response from him.

Although Chu Mo had considered Nayi's dignity and had not outright rejected her, the girls eventually came to understand.

In his heart, Chu Mo still only had room for that one silhouette!

In some respects, Chu Mo's heart was magnanimous, to say he bore the world in mind was not an exaggeration; yet when it came to love, Chu Mo's heart... seemed quite small, able to harbor only that one figure.

These were things the long-deceased Nayi would probably never understand, but they did.

Therefore, whether it was Shen Xingxue, Miao Yi Niang, or Qin Shi and Dong Yu, these excellent girls all treated Chu Mo merely as their support, as the most important person in their lives. However, they never dared to regard Chu Mo as their lover.

Hua Xiaoya was just joking to lighten the mood.

Otherwise, they would all remain immersed in the previous tense atmosphere, unable to extricate themselves.

Even though they had broken out from Ouyang Family's sphere of influence, everyone knew that the Ouyang Family was a true colossus. Chu Mo himself had said that they needed to flee far away for now, as they were not capable of going to Qingfeng City, where the Ouyang Family resided, to seek revenge and settle grievances.

The killing of a family member who could enter the Illusionary Divine Realm was nothing short of a devastating blow for that family.

Now, the Ouyang Family undoubtedly loathed them to the bone, and retribution... was inevitable.

Shen Aobing looked at Chu Mo and asked softly, "What do you plan to do about the retaliation that may come from the Ouyang Family at any moment?"

Chu Mo smiled. He hadn't mentioned the matter of the Fire Dragon, and there wasn't enough time to talk about the presence of Xiao Wanjun and Li Fangzhong.

"Don't worry. Although for the moment we don't have the power to clash with the Ouyang Family, if they come to Jinxiu City, they definitely won't gain the slightest advantage!" Chu Mo said with confidence, "Even if they come out in full force, they will surely return in defeat."

"So confident?" Hua Sanniang looked at Chu Mo with some disbelief, "Sect Leader, what exactly are you relying on? Do tell?"

Chu Mo chuckled and shook his head, "You'll understand when the time comes!"

Hua Xiaoya rolled her eyes from the side, "I hate it when people play coy!"

Chu Mo smiled lightly, paying her no mind.

Hua Xiaoya, huffing with annoyance, went over to Shen Xingxue and tousled her hair roughly, muttering, "If you won't tell, then I'll just bully her!"

Shen Xingxue looked at Hua Xiaoya with an innocent face, plaintively saying, "What does this have to do with me?"

"Hmph, it's because he's bullying me!" Hua Xiaoya couldn't quite justify herself and could only roll her eyes and argue forcibly.

Yet, the tense atmosphere that had prevailed earlier gradually dissipated because of this. The dark cloud looming over everyone's hearts also started to fade away.

The warship sailed at high speed through the void, finally returning to Jinxiu City.

Looking at the grand city ahead, which was not as massive as Qingfeng City but was still a true metropolis, there was a sense of awe.

Miao Yi Niang peered through the crystal porthole at the vast city, her gaze lingering on Chu Mo, "We were chased out of Qingfeng City in such an embarrassing manner, yet you've managed to establish a foundation here. It looks like we are destined to rely on you for our lives."

Chu Mo glanced at Miao Yi Niang and arched an eyebrow slightly before speaking softly, "Sister..."

"Heh... Don't get me wrong, I mean, relying on you is our pride. Others who wish to depend on you don't even have the chance!" Miao Yi Niang indeed felt somewhat emotional just now, but she quickly adjusted her mindset. The more she learned, the more she realized Chu Mo's excellence. Being close to such an outstanding person meant constant pressure, but it also had its perks, such as not having to worry too much about her own future.

Just as she said, others couldn't even hope to depend on him.

In Jinxiu City, the Jin Family was clad in plain hues.

A somber mood had enveloped the entire Jin Family.

No one had expected Jin Ming to die in such a way, killed by his own elder brother.

Although Jin Xian had been executed, Jin Ming would never come back to life.

Thinking of the things Jin Ming had once done, Fang Lan's heart ached faintly. She had always thought that her feelings for Jin Ming were more gratitude than affection. But only after Jin Ming's death did she realize that unwittingly, she had fallen in love with the young man.

As she thought of the things Jin Ming had done for her, tears streamed down Fang Lan's face. She knew that she might never find anyone who would do such things for her again.

Even if someone did, the flavor... would be completely different!

Because back then, Fang Lan was not some naturally gifted spirit body or a cultivation genius; she was a small-town girl who couldn't even gather the materials for Foundation Establishment. Apart from her face, she had nothing at all!

"Jin Ming, rest assured, I will not be moved by any man in this lifetime. I will follow my master and concentrate on cultivation. One day, I will grow into a true peerless power! Master says that as long as the soul doesn't completely scatter, death is not definitive, and there are ways to resurrect. But that requires a great deal of ability, which is still too far out of reach for me... But I will persevere and strive tirelessly." Fang Lan knelt in front of Jin Ming's coffin, making a solemn vow, "If one day, I reach that realm, I will definitely resurrect you. Even if by then, you are no longer yourself, even if you no longer recognize me, even if by then... our bond has faded. I will still do it! Because, that is what I owe you... my love!"

Fang Lan finished, her face awash with tears.

At that moment, Fang Lan suddenly felt a presence and turned her head, only to see Chu Mo standing there quietly, watching her.

In order to spend time alone with Jin Ming, Fang Lan had sent everyone else far away. Now, with her status and position, no one dared to defy her, so the place was originally empty.

Seeing Chu Mo, Fang Lan's sorrow overwhelmed her, and she couldn't help but stand up, throw herself into Chu Mo's arms, and burst into tears, "Master... My heart hurts so much, I feel like... I really... fell in love with him!"

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