In the midst of the immeasurable cries of despair, Zhuge Changping was swallowed whole by the Samadhi Real Fire, burned to ashes, and utterly disappeared from the room.

Liu Yun, her eyes bulging and her tongue tied, stared at Chu Mo even after the heavenly regulations had lifted their bind on her: "Did you know these rules beforehand?" she asked.

"No, I didn't," Chu Mo shook his head.

"Then, on what grounds were you so daring…" Liu Yun could hardly believe the audacity.

Chu Mo responded with a smile, "If one doesn't even have the courage to trample on the rules, how can they seek the path to Supreme?"

His statement thundered in Liu Yun's ears and left her gaping in shock.

Then, with a slightly blushing face, Liu Yun looked at Chu Mo and asked, "Did you really start the fight because they insulted me?"

Chu Mo nodded as if it was a matter of course: "Yes? Is it strange? Why should one not retaliate when insulted?"

"But this is the Illusion City!" Liu Yun's lips twitched as she felt a warm current flowing in her heart.

"Isn't it just fine?" Chu Mo grinned, seemingly nonchalant.

"Alright…" Liu Yun's beautiful face donned a wry smile, "But after this... They definitely won't let this go."

"Sorry, I've dragged Lingdan Hall into this," Chu Mo, who was not only smart but was also inherently very proud apologized.

Liu Yun gave Chu Mo a disgruntled look: "Have I complained about it? Today's incident occurred because of me. Isn't it absurd to say that I've somehow jeopardized Lingdan Hall? Are you implying that Lingdan Hall, for all its prestige, can't bear this small burden?"

Chu Mo didn't reply and just lowered his head slightly.

Liu Yun spoke softly, "I'm afraid... they'll retaliate against you."

"How so?" Chu Mo laughed it off," For one, they cannot find me in the real world, thus offering a bounty on my head would be pointless. Second, I have no plans of leaving the Illusion City. Why would they pick a fight with me?"

Liu Yun frowned, "It's not that simple. You are indeed protected by the regulations of the Illusion Realm now, but you will eventually progress to the Foundation Establishment stage, at that time…"

Chu Mo interrupted faintly, "Even then, I will not leave the city. Don't forget, fighting is not allowed in Illusion City."

Liu Yun was left speechless, staring at Chu Mo in amazement," Do you plan ...to never leave the Illusion City?"

Chu Mo gave a smile and said, "My master and myself, we are both alchemists. Since I can trade my elixirs for enough cultivation resources, why should I leave the Illusion City? Besides, there will come a day when my skills are up to par, I will leave the city."

Having said that, Chu Mo gave a cold smile. His whole being resonated with boundless confidence, "Only then, who ends up killing who is still uncertain!"

"Is that even possible?" Liu Yun couldn't help but sigh, she had never met anyone like Chu Mo before.

But on second thought, it made sense. In these years, there were many alchemists who have appeared in the Illusion Realm, but precious few could accomplish what Chu Mo had.

"Now there is only one question: will these people come looking for you, or cause trouble for Lingdan Hall?" asked Chu Mo, looking at Liu Yun.

Liu Yun shook her head, "They would not dare to be so presumptuous. After all, even though they are direct descendants in their respective families, they are not the most cherished. Especially after the loss they took today which was mainly due to you, as long as you are safe, they wouldn't dare to do anything to me."

"Then I can rest easy," Chu Mo sighed with relief.

Liu Yun's face turned slightly red as she looked at Chu Mo and asked in a soft voice, "Do you think it's worth it, to offend a powerful descendent from the Heavenly Realm such as Zhuge Changping, for my sake?"

Chu Mo returned with a smile, "They insulted not only you."

"Oh…" Not getting the answer she most desired, Liu Yun felt somewhat disappointed, but she understood that what Chu Mo did today was already more than enough!

After all, they can't even be considered familiar with each other, far from being close. Chu Mo could easily have distanced himself from today's incident.

But he didn't!

In Liu Yun's eyes, Chu Mo's actions, although somewhat impulsive, were mainly touching. She saw a man taking a stand!

A man like this would make a great friend, there was no doubt about it.

As a result, after all the hubbub, Liu Yun's attitude towards Chu Mo underwent a drastic change.

If before this incident, Liu Yun only regarded Chu Mo as a guest, welcoming him warmly and attentively. Now, Liu Yun considered Chu Mo as a friend.

Liu Yun didn't have many friends.

She had the shopkeeper serve another round of dishes, and the two of them resumed their meal as if nothing had happened.

They talked and laughed, as though the event had never occurred.

The pair carried on unconcerned, but outside, it was total chaos!

In the blink of an eye, the news had spread throughout the Human Layer. The communication section of the message board was filled with information regarding the incident.

"Zhuge Changping, descendant of the heavenly Zhuge Family, the Heavenly Genius ranked fifth in the Human Layer strength rankings, was actually burned alive by a young man who hasn't attained the Foundation Establishment!"

"New rules in Illusion city offer natural protection to newcomers who have yet to reach Foundation Establishment!"

"Extraordinary news, a newcomer who hasn't reached the Foundation Establishment stage showing up in the Illusion Realm, what kind of bloodline must he possess?"

"Mysterious young man seen with the Little Princess of Lingdan Hall, acting intimately, inciting jealousy from Zhuge Changping…"

People were discussing fervently on the message board, in the Illusion City, elsewhere and even in the real world.

The subsequent reactions caused by this incident exceeded both Chu Mo's and Liu Yun's expectations.

The flood of messages on the message board had both of them stunned.

"It seems... I suddenly became famous?" Chu Mo's lips twitched involuntarily, as he admitted feeling a bit mischievous... When he took on the identity of Lin Bai, he had intended to keep a low profile, but who would have thought that he'd be in the limelight so quickly.

"Sigh, it seems like me being this gold nugget, I shine wherever I go!" Chu Mo sighed, feigning sorrow.

Spurt…

Liu Yun, who had just taken a sip of water, ended up spitting it all out.

"You…" Liu Yun's face turned beet red as she glared at Chu Mo, looking adorable all the more, "You even managed to disgust such a lady-like person like me!"

"You're a lady?" Chu Mo widened his eyes.

Liu Yun looked at Chu Mo disapprovingly: "Am I not?"

Chu Mo feigned fear and said without any integrity: "You are!"

Liu Yun nodded satisfactorily, "That sounds more like it! Don't be so narcissistic in the future!"

Chu Mo looked at Liu Yun with a pitiful expression, thinking: Aren't you talking about yourself?

Just then, the doors of the room were pushed open again, and a short, middle-aged man walked in. The man, who had a rat-like face and was extremely ugly, walked in. Seeing Chu Mo and Liu Yun together, the middle-aged man smirked and without saying a word, flung a handful of white powder towards them.

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