Chapter 95: Kiss
Although Lin Mo was still somewhat puzzled as to why Ye Linyuan had suddenly asked this, he still turned to the Charmeleon beside him and instructed, "Use Dragon Pulse at that open space over there."
Charmeleon gave a low growl in response. It took a deep breath, and its chest swelled slightly.
The next moment, a pale purple energy beam shaped like a dragon erupted from its mouth, striking the empty ground near the corner of the courtyard wall.
Boom!
With a muffled sound, the ground trembled slightly. The soil where Dragon Pulse struck was churned up, leaving behind a shallow pit.
Standing to the side, Ye Linyuan nodded slightly, an extremely satisfied look appearing on his face.
Stroking his beard, he swept his gaze across everyone present and said in a steady voice, "From now on, Lin Mo's third Spirit Ability for this External Spirit will be Dragon Pulse."
"As for the third spirit ring he obtained, it did not come from that Scarlet Sun Golden Cup Flower either."
He paused, his voice deliberately turning heavier. "His third spirit ring was obtained by hunting a top tier Sub Dragon Spirit Beast with a thin trace of True Dragon Bloodline."
"It was precisely because he successfully absorbed this precious third spirit ring that his Martial Soul completed its evolution, changing from Charmander into the current Charmeleon."
As soon as he said this, the people present were first stunned. Then, looks of realization appeared on their faces as they understood exactly what Ye Linyuan was planning.
He intended to reverse the order of cause and effect for Lin Mo's Martial Soul evolution.
He wanted the outside world to believe that Lin Mo had been fortunate enough to absorb a suitable spirit ring, and that the ring had then promoted the evolution of his Martial Soul.
That way, the sudden change from Charmander to Charmeleon would have a logical explanation.
After all, Lin Mo's Charmeleon Martial Soul could not be hidden forever. Sooner or later, it would have to appear in front of others.
Lin Mo looked at Ye Linyuan, a warm current rising in his heart, and nodded heavily to him.
Immediately afterward, Ye Linyuan turned his gaze toward the three of them and said, "Since matters here are finished, it is time for the three of you to return to the academy."
"You have been away for so long. You should go back and report your safety to the three Committee Members, lest they keep worrying."
Lin Mo had the same thought and took over the conversation. "Yes. I also happen to have some matters to discuss with the three Committee Members."
Standing beside him, Ye Lingling heard this and looked at Lin Mo with a trace of curiosity in her beautiful purple eyes. "Discussing matters with the Committee Members? Did you encounter some problem in your cultivation?"
Lin Mo shook his head. "It is not a cultivation problem. I want to apply to the three Committee Members for leave. From now on, I won't be spending all my time at the academy."
He paused, then explained the reason. "I will spend part of my time at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. That is Senior Poison Douluo's medicinal garden."
"I need to use the power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to refine the remaining medicinal power in my body from the two ice and fire Immortal Herbs I consumed earlier, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Blazing Apricot Tender Branch."
"Their medicinal power is extremely vast. Although I have already initially refined and absorbed much of it, a large portion is still deposited in my limbs, bones, and meridians."
"I need to refine that medicinal power for my own use as soon as possible."
Hearing the words "ice and fire Immortal Herbs," Dugu Bo's mouth could not help but twitch. He silently complained inwardly.
Immortal Herbs? This kid makes it sound so simple. Those things are clearly top tier poisonous grasses that kill upon contact. It is only because this freak Lin Mo was lucky enough not to be poisoned to death that he gained a blessing from disaster.
"You may," Ye Linyuan nodded in agreement. "Just maintain your own sense of propriety."
"If you need help or encounter any problems, you can find Old Poison, or return to the Medical Hall to find me."
Seeing his teacher agree, Lin Mo inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
He indeed had his own plans.
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, the Blazing Apricot Tender Branch, and the Gaze Through Autumn Water Dew he consumed afterward had all provided him with transformative help.
However, their main effects were strengthening his physique, mental force, and special resistances. They were not Immortal Herbs that could directly and greatly increase his spirit power rank.
Only after fully refining and absorbing the remaining medicinal power of the ice and fire Immortal Herbs to solidify his foundation would he consider consuming the next Immortal Herb suitable for him.
At that moment, Dugu Yan, who had been quiet for a long time, suddenly took a step forward.
Her green eyes, now restored with some spirit, stared straight at Lin Mo, instantly drawing everyone's attention to the two of them.
Her voice carried a nervousness she herself had not noticed. "Lin Mo, I have a question I want to ask you."
Lin Mo looked at her in surprise. "What question?"
Dugu Yan pressed her lips together. "Back at the academy, when my toxin backlash flared up, why did you step in to save me?"
Her gaze remained fixed on Lin Mo's eyes. "Based on my observations of you during this time, you don't seem like the kind of warm hearted person who would help a stranger for no reason."
"I really want to know what you were thinking at that time."
Lin Mo was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting her to suddenly ask this.
He met Dugu Yan's gaze without avoiding it.
He recalled the image of Dugu Yan curled up in pain beneath the rain, and the helplessness and despair he had once felt when he was tormented by illness in his first life.
"Probably... out of a healer's instinct."
Lin Mo's voice was calm. "I have been studying medicine by Teacher's side for some time. Although it has not been long, I have at least learned something about saving the dying and healing the wounded."
He paused, and his tone became a little more complicated. "Seeing you in such pain at the time, I inevitably felt some sympathy. That was why I stepped in to help."
His expression was sincere, and his eyes were clear, without the slightest trace of falsehood.
Dugu Yan looked at him. Most of the doubt in her heart had already faded, but she still could not help asking further, "That's all?"
"A healer's heart, plus a little sympathy?"
Lin Mo was taken aback by her question and raised a hand to scratch his head.
He looked at Dugu Yan's beautiful green eyes and her fair face, which had regained its color.
"If... if I have to find another reason..."
He paused for a moment, seemingly organizing his words. "Maybe it is because you are very beautiful?"
When Lin Mo gave this reason, Ye Lingling could not help letting out a soft giggle. Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow and shook his head, but said nothing more.
Dugu Yan, who had been praised so directly, froze for a moment. Then a bright smile bloomed on her face, like warm sunlight after melting snow.
Her green eyes sparkled as she stared straight at Lin Mo, clearly very pleased with this answer.
She smiled, and while Lin Mo was still somewhat dazed from his own blunt words, she suddenly stepped forward.
Her movement was so fast that only an afterimage seemed to remain. Then, she lightly kissed Lin Mo on the cheek.
The brief, soft touch lasted only an instant.
Lin Mo froze in place, his eyes widening slightly. Clear astonishment appeared on his face, as if he had never expected Dugu Yan to make such a bold move.
Dugu Yan had already stepped back, still wearing that brilliant and slightly mischievous smile. Her green eyes shone brightly as she looked at him.
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