At this time, Mo Yu was unaware of the impact his flirtatious behavior at school on Blue Star had on Ya Fei, a woman who had been lonely for a long time. After leaving the auction house, he immediately returned to his family, organized his gains, and stored some important items in the ring.
The storage ring, although only three or four square meters in size and of the lowest level, cost a hefty 100,000 gold coins. The total expenditure for the storage ring, the Mountain and River Stone, and the two second-level magic cores amounted to 150,000 gold coins. Most of this money was quickly used up, leaving him with only 10,000 or 20,000 gold coins.
Mo Yu didn't mind this. Money held little value for him compared to the resources he valued.
The next day, Mo Yu withdrew a thousand gold coins from the ring and returned them to his grandfather, Butler Mo. He didn't give more because the source of the gold coins was difficult to explain.
As for the ring, due to the sensitivity of its contents, he did not wear it on his finger but kept it close to his body.
After this outing, Mo Yu resumed his secluded life.
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Time flows like water, slipping quietly through our fingers without us noticing.
The hot summer gave way to cool autumn, and the lush green branches began to mix with shades of yellow.
"Thunder Body!"
At this moment, from the grove atop the mountain far from the Xiao family, a commanding shout echoed.
An agile shadow moved swiftly through the woods. The dense thorns posed no obstacle to his speed.
The shadow suddenly stopped in front of a bluestone as large as a crouching tiger. He shifted his feet, tilted his body, and struck the stone with a powerful punch.
"Bang!" A dull sound rang out as stone chips flew, and spider-like cracks spread from the point of impact.
With a loud crack, the punch created a hole in the bluestone, which eventually exploded.
As the bluestone shattered, the agile figure took a step back and lightly landed on another bluestone. Mo Yu's handsome face broke into a satisfied smile as he looked at his achievements.
After breaking through to the ninth level of fighting spirit, Mo Yu did not immediately use the two second-level magic cores with the Vermillion Bird Burning Sky Thunder to advance to the fighter realm. Instead, he continued to hone his skills in this secret location.
He understood that enduring solitude was crucial during critical moments. At this stage of fighting spirit, building a solid foundation was more important than rushing breakthroughs.
Although there had been no significant improvement in fighting spirit over the past three months, Mo Yu was content. The steady progress had consolidated his foundation to an impressive degree.
In addition, he had achieved something notable in the past three months. He had condensed ten lightning patterns on his right arm, reaching the level of Xuan-grade fighting skills.
Just now, Mo Yu used only five thunder patterns to crush the bluestone. If he employed all ten patterns simultaneously, a fighter would surely perish instantly.
Satisfied with his progress, Mo Yu displayed the Lei Gang Body and then returned home to prepare for the next day's prediction. One month before the coming-of-age ceremony, all younger family members were required to participate in a prediction to assess those who did not meet the fighting spirit requirements.
Mo Yu, now recognized as a member of the Xiao family, was naturally listed as a participant. However, with his strength, participating in the prediction was merely a formality.
The next morning, just after changing clothes, Mo Yu heard a gentle knock on the door.
"Cousin Mo Yu, are you there?"
Hearing the girl's clear voice, Mo Yu raised his eyebrows. After buttoning his clothes, he slowly walked to the door and opened it.
The door swung open, and warm sunlight streamed in, casting a golden glow on the young man in blue, making him appear exceptionally striking.
Outside the door, the girl stood gracefully. Though not stunningly beautiful, her youthful face had a hint of charm. The blend of innocence and allure added an extra charm to her appearance.
Seeing the beautiful girl, Mo Yu chuckled and said, "It's cousin Xiao Mei. What brings you here today?"
Since Mo Yu defeated Xiao Ning and gained the attention of the family's leaders, Xiao Mei's attitude toward him had completely changed. She frequently sought his advice on fighting skills or simply engaged in conversation. They had become quite close.
Mo Yu was well aware of this shift but did not feel any aversion. It wasn't because of her beauty, but because he understood that people often sought to curry favor with the powerful. Xiao Mei was just an ordinary person, and he didn't hold any ill feelings toward her.
Besides, after a day of intense training, it was pleasant to have a beautiful girl around.
As Xiao Mei looked at the handsome Mo Yu in the sunlight, her big, foxy eyes blinked. She observed the boy who had opened the door.
Over the past six months in this world, Mo Yu had undergone significant changes. His handsome face looked more mature, and his body had grown taller. Most notably, his demeanor had shifted from that of a cautious servant to a confident, mysterious young genius.
While Xiao Mei admired Mo Yu's talent and strength, his handsome appearance was also a significant factor in her growing admiration.
After stepping out of the room and closing the door, Mo Yu playfully remarked, "Am I particularly handsome today?" as he looked at Xiao Mei, who was staring at him intently.
Her foxy little face blushed slightly. Although Xiao Mei was naturally open-minded, she quickly looked away when he made such a comment. With a hint of envy, she said, "Let's go, cousin Mo Yu. Today is the day of the prediction. After you defeated cousin Xiao Ning, the family has high hopes for you."
Mo Yu waved his hand nonchalantly and replied, "Let's go. I'm expecting some interesting developments today."
A playful smile appeared at the corner of Mo Yu's mouth as he thought about the upcoming event.
If he remembered correctly, Xiao Yan's rise began under similar circumstances.