Shen Mo glanced at Xiao Fan and immediately saw his life panel.
Hmm, no changes in his fate.
Clearly, the opportunities Shen Mo intercepted had not caused any lasting impact on Xiao Fan.
"After all, he is a child of fortune, with opportunities as numerous as hair on your head."
Shen Mo continued reading and saw Xiao Fan's recent opportunities.
[Recent Opportunity 1: Today, at the Treasure Pavilion, he will obtain the top-grade yellow weapon, Thunder Sword. It contains a faint spirituality and will become a top-grade profound weapon after a blood sacrifice.]
[Recent Opportunity 2: Three days later, he will soak in Qingxuan Sect's medicinal pool No. 3, which hides a long-concealed Fiery Sun Flame Essence at the bottom. Absorbing it will awaken the heaven-grade physique, Scorching Sun Flame Body.]
[Recent Opportunity 3: Ten days later, he will discover a cave dwelling in the deep pool of Qingxuan Sect, obtaining the heaven-grade technique, Hell Flame Destruction Technique, left by the True Immortal Hell Flame.]
[Recent Opportunity 4: ...]
Shen Mo's eyes lit up.
His guess was correct.
Xiao Fan had brought him new opportunities again.
Shen Mo couldn't help but give him a mental thumbs-up.
"Senior Brother Shen..."
At this moment, Xiao Fan and Liu Fei clearly noticed Shen Mo.
Xiao Fan recalled the shocking scene from the martial arts platform yesterday.
His tone became unnatural, but he still awkwardly greeted, "Senior Brother."
Shen Mo responded with a faint "Mm" and walked towards the second floor.
The Treasure Pavilion was similar to the Scripture Pavilion.
The first floor housed yellow-grade treasures, while the second floor had profound-grade treasures.
Shen Mo arrived on the second floor and saw the weapons on the racks were shrouded in light spheres, except for the yellow-grade weapons.
The light spheres were restrictions set by Qingxuan Sect elders.
If a disciple could resonate with a weapon within the light sphere, they could take it.
This was done because profound-grade weapons, like profound-grade techniques, were very rare.
Moreover, weapons were unique compared to techniques.
Techniques could be copied for disciples to take and cultivate.
But weapons were singular. Once taken, they were gone. Hence, the restrictions were put in place.
Shen Mo ignored the profound-grade weapons shrouded in light spheres and looked among the yellow-grade weapons.
Soon, he found the Thunder Sword.
At first glance, it appeared ordinary, with no noticeable luster.
It even had some dust and rust spots.
It couldn't be described as a divine weapon; it looked more like scrap metal.
Xiao Fan, who had also reached the second floor, saw the sword Shen Mo chose.
He was puzzled. Why did Shen Mo choose a yellow-grade weapon? Why not try resonating with the profound-grade weapons?
Xiao Fan froze for a moment, then suddenly realized.
'I understand now. Shen Mo knows his potential is limited and can't resonate with profound-grade weapons, so he opted for a yellow-grade weapon.'
This person is quite self-aware.
Shen Mo, satisfied with his choice, took the Thunder Sword and left.
Before leaving, he glanced at Xiao Fan again.
His opportunities had already changed slightly.
[Recent Opportunity 1: Today, at the Treasure Pavilion, he will resonate with a profound-grade weapon and obtain the mid-grade profound weapon, Gale Sword.]
Shen Mo walked while pondering. He seemed to understand the power of the "child of fortune" fate.
Even if Shen Mo intercepted Xiao Fan's opportunities, the "child of fortune" fate would provide new ones.
Equivalent to compensation. However, these compensated opportunities would be inferior to the original ones.
Shen Mo speculated that if he now took the Gale Sword, Xiao Fan would soon get another profound-grade weapon, likely of lower quality, a low-grade profound weapon.
"Time to go. I still need to get Wu Huairen's opportunity. Can't waste it."
Shen Mo quickly left the Treasure Pavilion and returned to his courtyard.
The first thing he did upon returning was to perform a blood sacrifice on the Thunder Sword.
A drop of crimson blood fell on the blade.
The dust-covered, rusty sword seemed to come alive!
Clang!
A clear, resonant sound rang from the sword. The rust and dust on the blade were instantly swept away!
A sharp, lightning-flashing long sword appeared before Shen Mo.
The hilt bore one ancient inscription that shone brightly.
"Thunder!"
Shen Mo smiled faintly, "From now on, you will be my weapon!"
He flicked the sword lightly.
Clang!
A joyous, clear sound rang out from the sword, as if a joyful spirit resided within it.
...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
That morning, Shen Mo got up, washed, and prepared to go to the dining hall for breakfast as usual.
Knock, knock, knock.
Respectful knocking sounded outside the courtyard.
When he opened the door, he saw an unfamiliar outer sect disciple.
The disciple hurriedly said, "Senior Brother Shen, Brother Zhang asked me to inform you that your medicinal pool is ready, and you can soak in it today."
Shen Mo nodded slightly, "Lead the way."
The outer sect disciple bowed respectfully, "Yes."
Brother Zhang, the deacon responsible for the outer sect disciples' assessments, was named Zhang Weihu.
On the day Shen Mo defeated Lei Xiaojun and became an inner sect disciple, Zhang Weihu had already applied for the qualification for Shen Mo to soak in the medicinal pool.
Every new inner sect disciple received this benefit.
If one had great potential, they might awaken a powerful physique.
However, the medicinal pool required many medicinal materials and was difficult to prepare.
Therefore, at least five new inner sect disciples were needed to prepare it.
Previously, there had already been four new inner sect disciples.
Three days ago, Shen Mo joined the inner sect, making it five.
"Today is also Xiao Fan's time to soak in the medicinal pool. I must get the Scorching Sun Flame Body!"
Shen Mo was filled with anticipation.
"This is a heaven-grade physique! If I obtain it, the sect will surely favor me with resources."
"From now on, even if the Lei family wants to harm me, they will hesitate."
Shen Mo smiled.
As far as he knew, Qingxuan Sect had only ever produced one disciple with a heaven-grade physique in its history.
However, that person had fallen before they could grow.
It had always been a regret for Qingxuan Sect.
If he could become the second disciple with a heaven-grade physique, the sect would surely nurture him vigorously!
"Any major events in the sect recently?" Shen Mo asked casually as they walked.
The outer sect disciple thought for a moment, "Nothing much... but I heard that Lei Xiaojun, whom you challenged, has gone missing. Some people speculate that he went back to his family home in Qingshan City, knowing he couldn't cultivate anymore."
Shen Mo nodded and said no more. Soon, led by the outer sect disciple, he arrived at a valley.
Upon entering, Shen Mo was greeted by a refreshing medicinal fragrance.
Inhaling deeply, he felt invigorated and light.
He looked towards the center of the valley, where five pools had been carved out.
The pools were already filled with green medicinal liquid.
Ten outer sect disciples, divided into five groups, were pouring medicinal liquid into the pools under Zhang Weihu's direction.
From a distance, Zhang Weihu spotted Shen Mo and waved with a smile.
Shen Mo nodded in return.
He glanced around and saw four people in dark green disciple robes nearby, one of whom was Xiao Fan.
The other three must be the new inner sect disciples here to soak in the medicinal pool.
They were engaged in a lively conversation but stopped and looked over when Shen Mo appeared.
Apart from Xiao Fan, the three new inner sect disciples cupped their hands and smiled warmly at Shen Mo.
Their eyes held a touch of reverence.