Hearing these words, Chu Ling'er was deeply moved. But when her gaze swept over Chu Hao's body, she discovered his body was trembling with very slight tremors. She immediately realized that while they were speaking, the poison within Chu Hao's body was acting up!
However, each time the poison flared, Chu Hao would writhe in agony, for this was a pain like being cooked alive by boiling oil from within, fundamentally not something an ordinary person could endure. Yet, Chu Hao today did not utter a single groan, causing her not to notice for a moment.
"Chu Hao!"
"I'm fine."
Chu Hao bared his teeth in a smile, replying. What kind of pain had he not already experienced in his previous life? How could he tremble before the agony of boiling oil? It was merely an insignificant physical torment.
However, his will could resist the pain, but this overly weak body could not.
"Little brother, you truly seem to have grown up..."
Chu Ling'er spoke, her tone a mix of pride and a hint of loss.
"Yes, I have become stronger."
"Sister, don't worry. I have met a high-level cultivator who is helping me."
The matter of his reincarnation was obviously not something he could reveal, so Chu Hao used the excuse that a high-level cultivator was aiding him.
"From now on, we will never have to bow to anyone, and no one will be able to oppress us again."
"Regarding Li Ming's actions, please don't grieve. I will settle the score with him later."
"As for Zhao Feng, I will certainly reclaim that arm. And his life, I will assuredly take, for he dared to harbor ill intentions toward you!"
When he spoke of taking Zhao Feng's life, his killing intent erupted in an instant. Though it was but a fleeting moment, it was enough to unleash a chilling aura that struck awe into the heart.
At this very moment, a knock suddenly sounded from outside, accompanied by a female voice.
"May I ask, is Young Master Chu Hao present?"
It turned out to be Mo Mei's maid, who had come to deliver a Bone Restoration Pill to Chu Hao, along with a debt scroll that had been fully repaid.
"Is this a good deed?"
Chu Hao paid no attention to the Bone Restoration Pill, instead focusing intently on the debt scroll.
As for the maid, after delivering the items, she quickly departed, entirely unconcerned whether Chu Hao and Chu Ling'er accepted the gifts or not.
Nevertheless, he still heard the name of the maid's mistress, Young Mistress Mo Mei.
From his memories, Chu Hao had also heard of Mo Mei's reputation in Jade City.
She was the most renowned beauty in Jade City, admired and pursued by countless individuals. Yet, she was also a formidable power here, for all those who had openly sought to conquer her had silently vanished, whether they were frightened away or had been eliminated.
Among these individuals, there were even cultivators of the Great Grandmaster Realm!
Mo Mei's mystique had always been a great enigma; she did not seem to be a native of Jade City, yet all the major powers there were wary of her.
There were also rumors that the most prosperous commercial district in Jade City was managed by Mo Mei, and anyone wishing to earn money in this land needed her nod of approval.
"In this world where the strong reign supreme, if Mo Mei only possessed beauty without true strength, she would have been devoured long ago. She must be quite powerful to so easily redeem my sister's debt scroll."
Chu Hao discerned this with but a glance, though he paid it no excessive mind.
For this favor, he accepted it.
Chu Hao activated the energy within his body, tearing the debt scroll into dust.
Seeing Chu Ling'er still startled by his side, Chu Hao spoke to comfort her.
"Sister, you don't need to worry. Mo Mei has likely simply shown kindness. We have nothing for her to scheme for."
Chu Hao clearly understood that he and his sister were but two specks of dust at the lowest strata of society in Jade City, while Mo Mei stood at its apex. If Mo Mei truly wished them harm, would she need to expend such effort? Clearly not. Therefore, this was not an act of malice.
However, Chu Hao knew that Chu Ling'er had just experienced the deception by Li Ming, and was still very wary and fearful. So he reassured her.
"Little brother, you are right, I was thinking too much."
Chu Ling'er also calmed down.
Time swiftly passed, and night arrived.
In the quiet room, Chu Ling'er, weary, finally drifted into slumber. She had not slept for many days, so much so that her eyes were bloodshot, and even her Grandmaster Realm cultivation could not sustain her.
As for Chu Hao, he had unknowingly sat up and was meditating cross-legged.
He had used the Bone Restoration Pill, a rather valuable elixir at this time, capable of treating ailments related to bones and sinews. The efficacy of this elixir could even heal injuries on a Great Grandmaster Realm cultivator, let alone a mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator like Chu Hao.
"More than half a day has passed, and the injury to my arm has healed by more than half. Young Mistress Mo Mei truly acts generously."
Chu Hao murmured. The Bone Restoration Pill's effect was very rapid. Although with his knowledge, he could also heal this shattered arm, the Bone Restoration Pill had saved him considerable time.
Thus, the problem of healing his left arm was resolved, and Chu Hao began to ponder other matters.
This world was a cultivation world; everyone could embark on this path of cultivation.
Beginning with the Qi Refining Realm, followed by the Grandmaster Realm, Great Grandmaster Realm, Spirit Realm, Primordial Spirit Realm… until the Heavenly Venerate Realm that Chu Hao had once reached. The Heavenly Venerate Realm could be said to be almost the highest; the only realm higher than the Heavenly Venerate Realm was the God Realm.