strictlysupreme Chapter 111 Shi Rui's Visit
Chapter 111 Shi Rui's Visit
Outside the Path to Heaven.
Zhao Mu returned to reality and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
The battle on the ninth floor only lasted for 15 minutes.
Although the four beasts in the early stage of the Semi-god Realm were powerful, Zhao Mu could still fight them back and forth.
However, when the beasts in the middle stage of the Semi-god Realm attacked, Zhao Mu couldn't hold on at all and was soon knocked out of the platform.
Although it was suspected that Zhao Mu was killed at first sight, if he could challenge it a few more times and figure out the fighting methods of these beasts, he might be able to hold on for a while longer.
However, according to Zhao Mu's estimation, even if he went all out, he could at most kill two beasts in the early stage of the Semi-god Realm at the same time.
This was already the limit of what he could do at the moment.
Zhao Mu didn't continue to challenge the ninth floor.
This trial ended here. Perhaps he could challenge it again after he mastered the Eight Desolation Flame Technique, but there was no need for that now.
As soon as he raised his head, Zhao Mu found that many pairs of eyes were staring at him.
"Senior Brother Zhao, good job!"
"Senior Brother Zhao should have broken the record for the shortest time and the highest number of floors challenged."
"You are the pride of us human cultivators!"
"Senior Brother Zhao, please be my Dao companion!"
"Why are you guys joining in the fun? Senior Brother Zhao, why don't you come to my house as a guest? I'm born with a seductive personality. I guarantee that Senior Brother Zhao will have an unforgettable night."
Good heavens, he was surrounded.
Zhao Mu was worried that he would be dragged home if he stayed any longer, so he quickly rode his sword and flew away from the Path to Heaven.
After returning to the cave abode, Zhao Mu gave the little bastard a lesson on spiritual medicine knowledge. He was lucky and directly broke through to become a third-grade alchemist.
Then he began to cultivate the Eight Desolation Flame Technique in seclusion.
In the blink of an eye, a few days later.
On this day, Zhao Mu had just finished cultivating and was soaking in the hot spring when someone suddenly called out to him from outside the cave abode.
Zhao Mu glanced around and was slightly surprised when he saw the pretty figure standing outside the cave abode.
It was Shi Rui.
Why did she come to find him?
Could it be that Soul Imprint had come here to take responsibility for him?
"I don't think so. I was very careful."
Zhao Mu muttered for a while, but he still opened the door of the cave abode and let Shi Rui in.
"Junior Brother Zhao, sorry for disturbing you."
Shi Rui bowed and said.
Zhao Mu appeared in front of Shi Rui in a loose bathrobe.
"There's no need to be so polite, Senior Apprentice Sister Shi. Is there anything important that brought you here today?"
"A few days ago, I heard the news of Junior Brother Zhao's return. However, I was busy at the time and couldn't take a break. Today, I finally have some free time, so I prepared a small gift for Junior Brother Zhao. It can be considered as repaying Junior Brother's kindness."
Zhao Mu was even more surprised.
He had always been the one giving gifts to others. Today, someone actually came to give him a gift. It was really rare.
"Senior-apprentice Sister Shi is too courteous. You didn't have to bring any gifts."
"They're all small toys that I made myself. They're not worth much."
Shi Rui smiled and waved her hand, summoning palm-sized mechanical puppet beasts.
These mechanical puppet beasts were shaped like turtles, and their bodies were as white as jade. They could fly and run, and their movements were very agile. As soon as Shi Rui released them, they began to run around. Soon, they were scattered to every corner of the cave to clean and tidy up.
"These are the household puppets that I made. They can clean, tidy, do laundry, cook, record, and receive visitors. They have many functions. With these household puppets, I think it will save Junior Brother Zhao a lot of trouble."
Shi Rui was very proud when she introduced her puppets. These were mechanical puppet beasts that she had invented. Although their levels were not high and they were not competent for battle, they were very useful for handling trivial matters.
"Senior Sister Shi is very thoughtful."
Zhao Mu still had a strange feeling in his heart. He opened the system interface to check on Shi Rui's favorability, but he was surprised to find that not only did her favorability not increase, it had fallen to 60 points.
This was because after being bound by the system, the lower limit of favorability was 60 points. It could not fall any further.
If it was not bound, Shi Rui's favorability would have fallen below 60 points.
But why was this?
If her favorability had fallen, why would Shi Rui give him a gift?
Could it be that she was plotting something?
Or could it be that the gift itself was not proper?
These mechanical puppet beasts could be used to do chores, but at the same time, it also meant that they could always monitor Zhao Mu's every move.
Zhao Mu's eyes flashed, as if he had realized something.
This woman was not a good person.
This was a little troublesome.
Zhao Mu was not worried that Shi Rui would bring any potential danger to him. He felt that the troublesome thing was that if Shi Rui became his enemy, then her favorability would definitely not be able to increase. Wouldn't that mean that she would permanently occupy a binding slot?
"System, if the binding target dies, will she continue to occupy the binding slot?" Zhao Mu asked in his heart.
"Ding! If the binding target dies in an accident, the binding will be automatically unbound."
That's fine.
Zhao Mu smiled at Shi Rui. "Senior Sister Shi has come a long way. Why don't you have dinner with me before you leave? My master sent some Soul Transformation Realm beast meat over. It tastes pretty good."
Shi Rui didn't notice the change in Zhao Mu's tone. She nodded and said, "Then I'll accept your offer."
After leading Shi Rui back home, Zhao Mu closed the door without batting an eyelid and activated the formation in the cave, sealing off the entire cave.
However, Shi Rui did not know all of this. She kept a smile on her face and chatted casually with Zhao Mu. Her eyes were filled with flirtatious light, and her cheeks were flushed from time to time. Her heart was racing.
Anyone who saw it would think that Shi Rui had a crush on Zhao Mu.
If it wasn't for the fact that she could see the [Favorability Points], Zhao Mu wouldn't have any doubts.
This woman's acting skills were too good.
Zhao Mu was not in a hurry to expose him. Since you like to act, I'll play with you.
"Senior Martial Sister Shi, have you fallen for me?" Zhao Mu suddenly asked.
"Junior Brother Zhao, why are you suddenly asking this? It's so embarrassing …" Shi Rui's eyelashes fluttered as she turned her body away, not daring to look directly into Zhao Mu's eyes.
That shy expression of hers was extremely well grasped. Even if it was a veteran in the field of love, he would probably fall for her.
Zhao Mu walked over and hugged Shi Rui from behind. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Like is like. It's normal for humans to have seven emotions and six desires. Senior Martial Sister, why do you have to avoid it? You and I have already done it as husband and wife. It's just that we lack understanding. Why don't we get closer and give each other a chance?"
"Junior Martial Brother, please conduct yourself with dignity!"
Shi Rui suddenly broke free from Zhao Mu's embrace and said with a red face, "I'm not that kind of woman. Even if Junior Martial Brother saved my life, you can't force me. That's not what a gentleman should do. If … Junior Martial Brother really likes me, Senior Martial Sister can give you a chance to pursue me openly."
"Senior Martial Sister, you're being boring."
Zhao Mu's expression changed, and he said in a mocking tone, "You want to trick me, but you're not willing to pay the price. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
"You … What are you talking about?"
Shi Rui suddenly had a bad feeling, and her tone became flustered.