"Congratulations, Mo. I don't have much to offer, so I'll just give you some spiritual herbs." As she spoke, Yin Qianyin took out a package and handed it to Mo Wuji.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Yin." Mo Wuji quickly took the package. It was the one he had asked Yin Qianyin to bring out. Inside were the spiritual medicines he had refined, half of a broken sword, and a skill inheritance crystal ball.

Holding the package, Mo Wuji couldn't help but sigh. Yin Qianyin could openly say she was giving him spiritual herbs, which everyone knew came from Wuhong Sword Mountain. Yet, he didn't even dare to bring out a single bottle of pills. That was the difference.

"Dan Master Mo, feel free to make any requests at the Dan Master Hall," Gu Ran said with a gentle tone, seemingly exceptionally polite to Mo Wuji.

Mo Wuji had a good impression of Gu Ran. He also knew that while this Sect Leader of Wuhong Sword Sect seemed nice, his main purpose in being so polite was to have him work hard for the sect and refine more pills.

Mo Wuji thanked him again, "Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader. I'm a bit tired and will go back to rest."

He was a guest Dan master, and Wuhong Sword Sect undoubtedly had many matters to discuss. These matters had nothing to do with a guest Dan master like him, so he might as well leave early.

...

Having been away from Yan'er for a month, Mo Wuji was equally anxious. He didn't know how Yan'er was doing. After bidding farewell to the various big shots in the sect, he returned to Blood Lotus Lake as quickly as possible.

"Young Master Mo is back." Seeing Mo Wuji return, Xiong Xiuzhu quickly greeted him, bowing respectfully.

She had heard Yan'er constantly calling him Young Master, so she followed suit.

"Is Yan'er alright..." Mo Wuji nodded and asked immediately.

"Miss Yan'er is very well, she's coming over..." As Xiong Xiuzhu spoke, Mo Wuji indeed saw Yan'er walking over from the edge of Blood Lotus Lake, holding the earthy-yellow egg that Mo Wuji had brought back from Sea Seven Corner. Perhaps because Mo Wuji had given her the egg, it had now become not only her toy but also her emotional support.

Perhaps due to a natural sense of closeness, Yan'er immediately stood obediently beside Mo Wuji upon seeing him.

Seeing Yan'er's rosy complexion and fuller figure, Mo Wuji was even more pleased with Xiong Xiuzhu, indicating that she had taken very good care of Yan'er in his absence.

"You've done well," Mo Wuji said with satisfaction.

Xiong Xiuzhu quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for taking me in, Young Master. I'm much better off here than before. Young Master, please have a cup of water."

Xiong Xiuzhu wasn't lying. Her skin was noticeably fairer, and her hands weren't as rough as they had been a month ago. Seeing Mo Wuji return, she quickly went to pour him a cup of water.

"Haha, a mere handyman dares to call himself Young Master, how shameless..."

"Clang!" Hearing the voice, the cup in Xiong Xiuzhu's hand fell to the ground. Mo Wuji could even see Xiong Xiuzhu's shadow on the ground trembling slightly as she shrank behind him, indicating how afraid she was of the voice.

Mo Wuji looked up and saw two people walking along the edge of Blood Lotus Lake. Mo Wuji recognized one of them as Wu Kai, the steward of the handyman disciples. Wu Kai seemed to be constantly trying to dissuade the other person, but the person in front showed no reaction.

Wu Kai also saw Mo Wuji and quickly walked up to him, saying, "Brother Mo is back."

Due to issues with the Wuhong Sword Mountain teleportation array, a steward of handyman disciples like Wu Kai had no way of knowing what was happening. He only knew that Mo Wuji had gained the favor of Dan Master Shi and had become Dan Master Shi's medicine boy.

Mo Wuji nodded, his gaze landing on the man who had insulted him. The man had typical triangular eyes, and his features weren't inherently ugly. However, the triangular eyes drastically reduced his overall appearance.

"A handyman knows Wu Kai and dares to call himself Young Master. Wouldn't that make me an emperor?" The triangular-eyed man said again after approaching, seeing that Mo Wuji hadn't reacted.

Remembering Xiong Xiuzhu's earlier reaction, Mo Wuji seemed to have guessed who this guy was. If he wasn't mistaken, this triangular-eyed man was the one who had broken the legs of Xiong Xiuzhu's husband, Tao Ao.

"Brother Mo, this is Zang Wenbin, a direct descendant of the Fire Sword Peak Lord," Wu Kai quickly interjected, fearing that Mo Wuji would say something inappropriate and offend the triangular-eyed man.

Although Mo Wuji had gained the favor of Dan Master Shi, he was still far behind Zang Wenbin. After all, Mo Wuji was just a medicine boy. Even if something happened, Dan Master Shi wouldn't risk antagonizing the Fire Sword Peak Lord over Mo Wuji.

After saying that, Wu Kai quickly said to the triangular-eyed man, "Young Master Zang, this is Mo Wuji. He is greatly favored by Dan Master Shi and is now working under Dan Master Shi."

Wu Kai said this to make Zang Wenbin wary and not go too far.

"Oh, so he's a medicine boy." Zang Wenbin sneered dismissively, then his face darkened. "Little medicine boy, get out of the way. I'm not here to see you today."

Mo Wuji guessed that it was because he had taken in Xiong Xiuzhu and her husband that he had provoked this triangular-eyed man's displeasure. He found it strange that even if Tao Ao and his wife had offended Zang Wenbin, Zang Wenbin wouldn't continue to bother with such lowly people after breaking Tao Ao's legs. Now, he was not only bothering them, but he had even followed them here.

"Young Master Zang, we've already given you the things. Tao Ao's loose tongue has already cost him his legs. Please, spare us," Xiong Xiuzhu pleaded, kneeling on the ground.

Zang Wenbin's expression changed. "Things? What things? Would an outer sect disciple of a Tier One Sect want something from a mere handyman?"

Xiong Xiuzhu quickly prostrated herself on the ground, repeatedly saying, "I misspoke. Please forgive me, Young Master Zang."

"I can forgive you, but you have to take your crippled deadbeat of a husband and come with me," Zang Wenbin grunted, a glint of malice flashing in his triangular eyes. Through his recent research, he had vaguely sensed that the item he had taken from Xiong Xiuzhu was extraordinary, which was why he had decided to eliminate them to silence them.

Hearing that she was being asked to go with him, Xiong Xiuzhu felt weak. Going with him would surely lead to death. She also knew that staying here would only implicate Mo Wuji.

"Yes, yes, we'll go with you, Young Master..." Xiong Xiuzhu said tremulously.

"Wait," Mo Wuji said, stopping Xiong Xiuzhu. He had ignored Zang Wenbin from the start, but now that Xiong Xiuzhu was about to leave, he stopped her. "Sister Xiong, you're working for me now. How can you leave so casually? I have something to ask you. Has this triangular-eyed man harassed you while I was away?"

"He, he..." Xiong Xiuzhu stammered, not knowing how to answer Mo Wuji. The truth was that Zang Wenbin had come once while Mo Wuji was away. For some reason, Zang Wenbin had been called away before he could say anything.

"You're courting death!" Zang Wenbin stepped forward and raised his hand to slap Mo Wuji's face.

Mo Wuji subtly shifted his feet and flicked his wrist, delivering a slap of his own. With a "smack," the slap landed squarely on Zang Wenbin's face.

Although Zang Wenbin had spiritual roots, they were mediocre. Relying on the influence of his uncle, he had barely reached the second level of Meridian Opening. Not only did he never expect Mo Wuji to dare to attack him, but even if he had, he wouldn't have been able to dodge Mo Wuji's slap.

Under Mo Wuji's slap, Zang Wenbin's teeth flew out with blood, and he was sent flying by Mo Wuji's slap.

Wu Kai was stunned. Mo Wuji had actually sent Zang Wenbin flying with a slap, knocking out his teeth. This was a big deal.

(It's Monday again. The first update of the week is here. Please give me your recommendations!)

...