Chapter 218: Su Mo’s Identity

As soon as those words were spoken, Fat spat out a mouthful of blood, his body seeming unsteady.
“Fat, you…” Kastedio wanted to say something, but Fat stopped him with a gesture and shook his head.
“I know my own condition. My time is running out…”
Ye Feng frowned slightly. He had heard some things about Fat from Kastedio—Fat had offended a powerful figure in the heavens, which was why he was in such a poor state and had fled to the cultivation world.
“BOSS, can we save him?” Kastedio looked at Ye Feng anxiously. He was no longer the cold angel he used to be.
“Kastedio, it’s useless!” Fat shook his head at the three of them. “If you save me, the people from the heavens will eventually find us. My death is only a matter of time. And then, you’ll be dragged into it too.”
“After I seal myself this time, just send me back. You don’t need to worry about anything else!” After saying that, Fat struggled to support his body, quickly forming seals with his fingers while muttering words.
A strange symbol slowly appeared on his forehead, emitting bursts of fiery red light. Then his body began to swell back to its original size. After finishing these actions, he lost consciousness and fell straight down, caught by Kastedio.
Ye Feng stared in disbelief at what was happening, taking a while to recover. “Kas, take good care of him for now. Contact me when he’s stable. He needs someone by his side right now.”
“Mm!” Kastedio nodded.
“I’ll go too!” Lilith glanced at Ye Feng. “We’ll come find you again with Kas next time!”
Ye Feng nodded. He could probably guess what Lilith wanted from him. This wasn’t something that needed to be rushed. Besides, he only had one more ultimate repair chance left. He knew that if Fat refused his treatment, the chances of death would be high.
Only after Lilith and Kastedio left with Fat did Ye Feng leave the scene. Only then did the still dazed audience disperse reluctantly, having seen the main characters leave.

The events of that day were truly spectacular—two warriors above the level of Seven Calamities Immortals fighting each other. For most people, this was a scene they might never get to see in their entire lives. What surprised them even more was that they heard many insider details, learning that one of the warriors belonged to the Artificer Sect, while the other was the leader of the Hou Muli Sect.

As the second-largest assassin organization in the entire cultivation world, it wasn’t surprising for the Hou Muli Sect to have a Seven Calamities Immortal. What was surprising was that a sect like the Artificer Sect, ranked far outside the top ten, also had warriors of such strength.

What struck them most was that the guy named Blade actually possessed an immortal body. Despite being killed twice, he still stood before everyone unharmed.

The astonishing news spread rapidly. In less than a day, almost everyone had heard about it. In taverns and on the streets, everyone was discussing the incident.

……

After changing into new clothes, Meng Shan’s aura was completely different from before—it was the aura of a true peak warrior. Even Jiang Yuansong and Lin Peng, who were in the later stages of the Calamity Crossing, felt an urge to submit to him. That aura wasn’t deliberately displayed by Meng Shan; it was because he had just broken free from his seal and reached a new level of power, yet he still couldn’t fully control it.

“Uncle Meng, your current cultivation level as a Seven Calamities Immortal is far stronger than that of the Grand Elder!” Su Mo was also happy for Meng Shan. Although she had known him for only a short time, she was one of the few in the Artificer Sect who hadn’t discriminated against the once foolish Meng Shan.

“Uncle has given so much to the Artificer Sect. I won’t compete with him for the position of Grand Elder. You should know that I’m used to being independent. Since reaching the Yuan Ying stage, I’ve hardly returned to the Artificer Sect at all,” Meng Shan said with a smile. “It’s you, on the other hand, who stands out among the younger generation! You reached the later stages of the Mahayana in just over a hundred years.”

“Uncle should know why I’ve progressed so quickly in cultivation!” Su Mo said with a slightly embarrassed smile.

“I only found out when you used the Wan Xiang Tian Luo!” Meng Shan shook his head. “Advanced spells from the Immortal Realm—people in the cultivation world don’t know such techniques!”

“I had no choice but to be reborn and start over… After all, no one wants to give up their existing cultivation and start anew,” Su Mo said with a helpless shake of her head. “Of course, there’s also the advantage that it allows one to forget some unpleasant things.”

“Why did you choose the Alchemy Sect after reincarnation? The Flower Sect might be more suitable for you, and the Heavenly Sword Sect also accepts female disciples!” Meng Shan asked curiously.
“My father was an alchemist. I was rebellious since childhood, and as a girl, I didn’t want to learn his craft. After spending thousands of years, he finally created a sub-divine artifact, but it was seized from him by force, and he was killed as a result. Before he died, he hid me and left all his alchemy knowledge and notes to me. He told me that his greatest wish in life was to create a true divine artifact. But he was killed before he could accomplish it.”
“His notes and knowledge were too complex for me. I spent thousands of years studying various materials but only found scattered pieces of information. I had no way of completing the artifact for him. The reason for this was that my foundational knowledge was quite weak—I couldn’t remember a single thing my father had taught me.”
“The people who killed my father have been hunting me ever since. One day, when they surrounded me, I chose to self-destruct. My soul took advantage of the opportunity to escape into a spatial rift and found myself in the cultivation world. I then chose a family with decent conditions and reincarnated there.”
“I went to the Alchemy Sect to gain more exposure to alchemy and build a solid foundation in it. It was my father’s regret that he couldn’t create a divine artifact. I must carry on his legacy and help him fulfill his dream.” Su Mo finally shared her story.
“Uncle Meng, I wonder… do you remember what happened when you were unconscious?” Although Su Mo knew the question was a bit awkward, she still wanted to know.
“Hmm, I remember it very clearly,” Meng Shan said with a smile, seemingly not too concerned about it. “But that was in the past. Being in that state must not have been pleasant—having to be coddled like a three-year-old every day… anyone would find it unbearable!”
“What about Dao Feng? How did he treat you?” Su Mo hesitated for a while before asking.
“He’s a really good young man. If Lei Er could be half as filial as him, I’d be satisfied.” Meng Shan felt warm thinking of staying at Ye Feng’s place these past few days. “By the way, the food he cooks is delicious. It’s different from that in the taverns. I can’t quite explain the difference, but it’s truly tasty. You should try it if you get the chance.”

“I’ve only met him once…” Su Mo forced a smile on her face before quickly shaking her head.
“Anyway, everyone is on Agri Planet; there will be plenty of chances to meet in the future,” Meng Shan said with a smile. He could tell that Su Mo seemed to have some fondness for Ye Feng.
“But once this mission is completed, we should go back…” Su Mo looked at Meng Shan.
“Go back for what? I’m tired of those old faces at headquarters. Now that I’ve regained my strength, I make the decisions. If anyone has objections, let them come to me! You stay in touch with the Grand Elder and Meng Lei; I’ll handle the rest,” Meng Shan said in an unyielding tone.
Seeing Meng Shan insist, Su Mo took out her communicator and connected to the headquarters of the Alchemy Sect.
“This is the Emergency Response Center. It’s Su Mo!”
“Elder Su? What’s the matter?” A male voice came through the communicator—it was Xu Yanghong.
“I need to speak with the other elders and the sect leader. I hope they can gather to hear about this matter,” Su Mo said coldly.
“Elder Su, you must first tell me what it is. I need to assess its importance before reporting to higher-ups. Otherwise, I’ll get scolded by the sect leader…” Xu Yanghong knew that Su Mo would only make such a request if something serious had happened, but he didn’t dare decide on his own.
“I’m the sect leader’s father! Tell that kid to come here quickly to listen to us!” Meng Shan said with a mischievous grin at Su Mo.
“Uh… Thirteenth Elder… Elder Su, have you found him? I’ll have the sect leader and the Grand Elder come right away!” Xu Yanghong was slightly stunned upon hearing this familiar voice before rushing out.
After a while, the Grand Elder’s voice came through slowly, “Elder Su, have you found Meng Shan?”
“Grand Elder, this is exactly why I’m talking to you,” Su Mo said. “Uncle Meng…”
“Uncle, is everyone okay?” Meng Shan’s voice sounded completely normal.
“Meng Shan, you…” The Grand Elder’s voice showed a hint of surprise on the other end.
“I’ve broken the seal and have been healed!” Meng Shan’s words caused gasps of shock on the other side.
“Really?!”
“It’s true. I’m with Su Mo now, and we might stay on Agri Planet for a while,” Meng Shan stated directly.
“Why not come back directly?” the Grand Elder couldn’t help but ask.

“I’m afraid that once I go back, I might can’t help but beat some people into pig heads. I’ll calm down here first! Su Mo is also staying here with me. It’s not good to stay locked in the alchemy room all day. I need to correct her bad habit.” Meng Shan’s words brought a moment of silence on the other end.

The Grand Elder hesitated for a while before agreeing to his request. He was also aware of some of the things that had happened after Meng Shan became foolish. Now that Meng Shan had returned, it was only natural for him to be angry. He thought that letting Meng Shan go back and see those who annoyed him might lead to conflicts. “Very well!”

“Grand Elder, as for Wei Jie’s case, we’re sorry. We haven’t found any clues, not even his body. But we’ve confirmed that he died on the planet Desaat.”

“I understand!” The Grand Elder’s voice carried a hint of sadness. It was his own son, and they couldn’t even find his body, let alone the murderer.

“Patriarch, is there anything else you want to say?” The Grand Elder handed the communicator back.

“Father…” Meng Lei didn’t know what to say.

“There’s nothing left to say. Just focus on running the Alchemy Sect. Let bygones be bygones. You’re my son, and I have no need to blame you… It’s normal to become annoying after turning into that state. But there’s one thing I hope you’ll remember—face is important, but many things are more important than face!”