CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 68: PURPLE SUN TRANSFORMATION SKILL

Before heading back, Chen Mo bought a jug of fine wine and some beef as gifts for visiting Wu Mountain’s home.

After all, for friends, it’s important to visit often to maintain the relationship.

On the way back, Chen Mo bought some preserved fruits simply because he saw them and felt tempted, so he bought some.

By the time he got home, the sky was already darkening.

The night was clear, but the moon was no longer full. Chen Mo stared at the crescent moon for a long time, waiting for a system response, but none came.

"Is it really like Landlord Yi said, that it has to be a full moon?"

Chen Mo muttered to himself.

One must admit, the words from Landlord Yi helped him a lot.

If he had rashly chosen the Taiyin Qi, it would have been rather limiting for him.

After all, full moon nights don’t happen every day, and replenishing the Taiyin Qi after consumption would be troublesome.

The same goes for Plant Qi, if he had absorbed it when he entered the mountain yesterday, although Innate Spiritual Qi is easy to replenish, its power in battle doesn’t compare to the superior Spiritual Qi.

It shows how much the lack of knowledge can impact a person.

"Barriers..."

"Brother Mo, you’re back?"

Zhang River helped Han Anniang bring the dishes out from the kitchen. When he saw Chen Mo standing outside in the courtyard looking at the moon, he sighed with relief and smiled as he walked over.

"Uncle."

"Brother Mo."

Han Anniang and Song Min also came out from the kitchen to greet him.

In these times, the later Chen Mo returned, the more worried Han Anniang became, but seeing him safe, the burden in her heart was lifted.

Chen Mo handed the oil-paper-wrapped preserved fruits to Song Min, then, ignoring everyone’s gaze, he hugged Han Anniang and started spinning in circles in the courtyard.

Han Anniang, being thin-skinned and in front of others, turned crimson instantly, but not one to miss the mood, she quickly adapted, spread her arms, and chuckled lightly.

Seeing the joy on his sister-in-law’s face, Chen Mo glanced at the darkness outside, then his gaze softened as it returned inside the house.

This world, this is where I belong.

No matter how late I return, someone at home is always waiting with a meal prepared for me.

"Brother Mo, what is this?" Song Min sniffed at the paper package.

Chen Mo set down Han Anniang, took the paper package from Song Min, opened it, and gave her a piece of preserved fruit: "Min’Er, try it."

Song Min took the preserved fruit with both hands, nibbled a small bite, and as the taste of preserved dried fruit spread in her mouth, her eyes squinted in delight, and she smiled sweetly: "Brother Mo, it’s delicious."

"If you like it, have some more." Chen Mo patted her head and gave all of it to her.

"Brother Mo, Sister Han, Brother Shui, you all have some too." Song Min distributed the preserved fruits from the paper package.

"Thank you, Min’Er." As Zhang River took the preserved fruit from Song Min, Chen Mo’s gaze swept over.

Zhang River noticed: "Brother Mo, what’s wrong?"

"Thanks for looking after everything today, it was a hard day for you." Chen Mo said.

"Serving Brother Mo is hardly a hard task, besides, it’s what I should do." Zhang River replied with a smile.

Chen Mo stepped forward, patted Zhang River’s shoulder, and asked, "Brother Shui, do you want to become a Martial Artist?"

Chen Mo had realized that in such turbulent times, one person’s power isn’t enough to live peacefully.

Zhang River shuddered all over, his breathing quickened in excitement: "Brother Mo, can I...?"

"Yes, come over early tomorrow and I’ll teach you cultivation."

Knowing that he could absorb superior Innate Spiritual Qi and having seen the power of County Magistrate Chang, a formidable idea took root in Chen Mo’s heart.

Besides, given his current strength, even if Zhang River became a Martial Artist, he wouldn’t pose a threat to him.

"Thank you, Brother Mo." Zhang River was so excited that he knelt down, almost bowing his head.

...

The next day, before dawn, Chen Mo was already awake, waiting for the sunrise.

He first ruled out the lower-grade Innate Spiritual Qi.

Among the superior Innate Spiritual Qi were Taiyin Taiyang Qi, Dusk Qi, Dragon Qi from the Depths of the Earth Vein, and Thunder Qi.

Of these, Taiyin Qi only appears with a full moon, Dusk Qi requires sunset, the Dragon Qi from the Depths of the Earth Vein couldn’t be sensed by the system now, and Thunder Qi only occurs during thunderstorms.

Comparatively, Solar Purple Qi was most suitable for him to absorb and replenishment would only require sunrise the next day, unlike the stringent conditions for Taiyin Qi.

Soon, a ray of light appeared on the horizon, and Chen Mo opened the window.

As the sun rose, morning glow filled the sky. Countless golden rays shone upon the land, Daze Mountain seemed gradually cloaked in a golden cape from head to foot, revealing its stunningly beautiful form, as golden light enveloped the entire Fu Ze Village.

Sunlight hit Chen Mo’s face, and the system prompt sounded in his mind.

[Captured a wisp of Solar Purple Qi. Do you wish to absorb it? Once absorbed, it cannot be replaced.]

"Yes."

As Chen Mo silently affirmed, a wisp of purple qi surged forth from the golden light, bathing Chen Mo, who was suddenly surrounded by grand radiance, majestic and awe-inspiring.

Chen Mo felt a scorching energy flow into his body, passing through his vital organs, and settling in his lower abdomen.

Chen Mo closed his eyes, for in that moment, he seemed to perceive his internal state.

Inner vision.

He sensed his Dantian turning into a vast ocean, above which floated a giant illusionary purple sun.

At the same time, an overwhelming memory rushed into his mind.

It was a cultivation technique.

"Tier Break..."

Chen Mo quickly brought up the system panel.

[Name: Chen Mo.]

[Age: 17.]

[Cultivation Technique: Purple Sun Transformation Skill (Entry Level 1/3000).]

[Realm: Refining the Viscera (Seventh Grade)]

[Power: 135.]

[Skills: Demon-breaking Saber Technique (Perfection 99241/1000000).]

"Purple Sun Transformation Skill!"

Chen Mo was suddenly jolted. According to the memories of the technique in his mind, this technique could absorb and refine the Solar Purple Qi at sunrise, and also refine the flesh he consumed.

[Absorbing a wisp of Solar Purple Qi, Purple Sun Transformation Skill Experience +1.]

While Chen Mo was mystified, about a minute or two passed.

[Absorbing a wisp of Solar Purple Qi, Purple Sun Transformation Skill Experience +1.]

"???"

A quarter of an hour later, Chen Mo discovered that as long as he faced the sun, the Purple Sun Transformation Skill would operate on its own, absorbing the Solar Purple Qi.

And for every completed cycle, a wisp of Solar Purple Qi would be absorbed, converted into one point of experience.

He had just absorbed seven wisps of Solar Purple Qi in total.

When Chen Mo closed the window, it immediately halted.

Opening the window to face the coming sunlight again started the absorption.

Chen Mo’s eyes glimmered.

"Brother Mo..."

Just then, Zhang River arrived outside the Chen Family Courtyard, seeing Chen Mo surrounded by purple light by the window, he looked like he was seeing Immortal Gods, his mouth slightly agape.