It was truly unbelievable that after such a violent explosion, even an Immortal Emperor would not have survived such a disaster.
Yet now, a living being had miraculously survived and emerged from underground.
"Mr. Ji, it's Mr. Ji who has returned alive."
"As expected of Mr. Ji, truly formidable. Aside from a bit of dust, he's completely unharmed."
"Huh? What is Mr. Ji dragging? It seems to be Fairy Bai from the Snow Sect. Why is she in such a sorry state?"
Everyone's eyes widened, utterly stunned.
Bai Jingjing had always presented an image of purity, untouched by any impurity, radiant and beautiful.
But now she was covered in dirt, her clothes tattered, and utterly filthy.
Such a delicate and lovely fairy, and Mr. Ji showed no tenderness, seeming to drag her out as if he were rescuing her.
"Rumor has it that Mr. Ji lives in a pleasure house but never indulges in women. I once heard the girls from the Feng Hua Xue Yue Tower mention that Mr. Ji is gay. It seems this rumor is not baseless and is very likely true."
Someone sighed softly, believing Ji Mo's orientation might be unconventional.
Otherwise, why would Bai Jingjing, so beautiful and captivating, be treated in such a manner?
"What should we do? I was planning to thank Mr. Ji for saving my life, but what if he asks for repayment and makes unreasonable demands? Should I comply or refuse?"
One person suddenly trembled, instinctively clenching their legs.
The expressions of the others also changed drastically, becoming a kaleidoscope of emotions.
"You people are truly something, always overthinking. How could Mr. Ji be that kind of person? Even if he has special preferences, he wouldn't be someone who leverages favors for personal gain. Didn't he save the entire Blue Jade City before and ask for nothing in return, disappearing without a trace?"
A young man with a righteous expression sternly rebuked the others for their baseless gossip and for tarnishing Ji Mo's reputation.
He firmly believed that Ji Mo was absolutely upright, kind, and a man of unwavering integrity.
And at that very moment, Ji Mo's voice reached them.
"Hey, you little brats over there, come here quickly. Heh heh, how are you planning to thank me..."
Ji Hanhan revealed his pearly white teeth, flashing an incredibly warm smile, raising an eyebrow, and waving towards the group.
But for some reason, that smile carried a certain effeminate air that made people uneasy and creeped them out.
"Fellow Daoists, consider everything I just said as if I never said it. Farewell."
The righteous young man jolted, bowed to everyone, and decisively turned to leave.
"Alas, I am not ungrateful, but my appearance is too unsightly and my demeanor too awkward. I truly have no face to repay Mr. Ji's kindness. I shall take my leave."
The others dared not stay either, each finding an excuse to leave, not daring to linger for another moment.
Although this might seem ungracious, they truly couldn't bear it.
Watching the group scatter like startled birds, Ji Mo was left bewildered in the wind.
"What kind of people are these."
Ji Hanhan was somewhat speechless.
After all, these people were guided by him, diligently mining at the cave entrance, thus escaping death.
And they must have dug up a lot of good stuff, making a fortune. He merely wanted to share a small portion of the benefits, and these stingy fellows wouldn't give him a single copper. Were they even human?
Moreover, this vein of ore originally belonged to him. What was wrong with collecting a small fee? Why were they running so fast?
"Ahhh... You... you scoundrel..."
Bai Jingjing tightly clutched her chest, so angry that tears welled up.
It hurt so much!
Whether it was from anger or being hit by rocks, she felt that her less-than-abundant areas had become even more barren.
She firmly believed that Ji Mo had done it intentionally, deliberately trying to flatten her.
"My apologies, I had no choice but to do this."
Seeing Bai Jingjing looking like a little dirty cat, with tears in her eyes, Ji Mo asked softly, "Did you hit yourself somewhere? How about I give you a massage? I'm not bragging, my technique is unparalleled, guaranteed to make you..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Bai Jingjing shot him a murderous glare, fiercely staring at him countless times.
"You pervert, don't let me see you again, or I'll bite you to death."
Bai Jingjing gritted her teeth in anger, wishing she could pounce on Ji Mo and bite him to death.
Massage?
Is this a place you can massage? Shameless scoundrel, you were thinking of this all along, creating an opportunity to take advantage of me. Dream on!
Fearing that Ji Mo might force himself, Bai Jingjing stamped her foot, snatched the Sky Sound Conch from Ji Mo's hand, and immediately flew away, not daring to stay with Ji Mo for even a moment.
"How baffling?"
Ji Mo watched Bai Jingjing's disappearing back, completely perplexed.
His massage technique was indeed unparalleled in the world. It could cure illnesses, and for those without ailments, it could relax muscles, promote blood circulation, and strengthen the body.
Hmph, unappreciative of good intentions. If you ask me to massage you in the future, I won't bother.
Ji Mo, carrying the crystal skull, returned to Blue Jade City.
He planned to visit the Chi family and ask Chi Qingying for help in finding some people to clean up this ruin.
There were treasures of the Blue Blood people buried underground, as well as his Crystal Skull Legion. These were all valuable treasures, and they had to be dug out.
Shortly after Ji Mo left, another figure crawled out from beneath the ruins.
Yao Zhong gasped for breath, his heart still pounding with lingering fear. This time, he had truly brushed shoulders with death. If Ji Mo hadn't forcefully carved a path with his own body, he would have been buried underground forever.
"I owe you a life, and I, Old Yao, will remember it. Once I recover from my injuries, I will find you to go on an archaeological expedition together and excavate the divine tomb."
Manager Yao took a slight breath and also left.
This expedition had been a failure, but by meeting a divine person like Ji Mo, his future archaeological endeavors would undoubtedly be boundless.
Feng Hua Xue Yue Tower.
Bai Jingjing healed her injuries and took a good bath.
Although the Snow Sect and the Moon Sect were not on the best terms, they were still fellow disciples of the same sect, which was why she chose to stay here.
Clean and refreshed, Bai Jingjing's mood improved considerably. The most surprising thing was that she hadn't become flat-chested; instead, she had grown larger. Although this was due to swelling, it still gave her a taste of how good it felt to be a woman.
"Saintess Bai, it's been a while. Your vitality is even more vigorous, and your figure is getting better and better!"
Seeing Bai Jingjing, who was like a lotus emerging from water after her bath, Yan Zhi couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.
She vaguely remembered that Bai Jingjing's figure wasn't this good. How could she have become so much more prominent after not seeing her for a while? Could she have had a second growth spurt?
Bai Jingjing looked down, feeling delighted, but a slight sense of loss washed over her. This condition probably wouldn't last long; once the swelling subsided, she would revert to her original state.
She deliberately changed the subject: "Sister Yan Zhi, please just call me Jingjing. There's no need to be formal. The selection day for the new Sect Leader is approaching. I wonder which genius sister your Moon Sect has chosen as the Saintess?"
This was merely making conversation, as the Moon Sect was lacking in talent, and there were no sufficiently outstanding disciples this year. They usually avoided this awkward topic to avoid embarrassing the other party.
As expected, Yan Zhi's expression changed immediately.
Wasn't this clearly provoking her?
Everyone knew that Bai Jingjing was a strong contender this year, and their Moon Sect had no one to present. Was she deliberately here to mock them?
Seeing Yan Zhi's expression change, Bai Jingjing finally realized that she had asked the wrong question.
"Could it be that the Saintess has not yet been decided?"
She quickly tried to salvage the situation, hoping to ease the awkwardness.
However, in Yan Zhi's ears, this was a provocation, a mockery of the Moon Sect's lack of talent.
This was too much. Coming to our Moon Sect's territory to show off? We can't tolerate this, or the reputation of the Moon Sect will be diminished.
Bai Jingjing immediately straightened her back and arrogantly declared, "Thank you for your concern, Saintess Bai. Our Moon Sect's Saintess has already been chosen. She is an unparalleled genius of the ages. If she were to step forward, you would have no chance at the position of Sect Leader."
"No chance for us?"
Bai Jingjing was stunned, somewhat taken aback.
She never expected Yan Zhi to speak with such arrogance, making such a baseless claim.
Your Moon Sect has been the perennial last place among the Feng Hua Xue Yue Four Sects for ten thousand years. What right do you have to make such a bold statement?
"Sister Yan Zhi, could you introduce me?"
Bai Jingjing also displayed a proud demeanor, truly unwilling to believe that there was a genius who could suppress her.
She intended to see who this person was today!
"That... it's probably better not to meet..."
Yan Zhi's eyebrows twitched, feeling somewhat guilty.
Ji Mo had not agreed to become the Moon Sect's Saintess. What should she do? If the truth were revealed, it would be incredibly embarrassing.
"What, perhaps this person doesn't exist at all, or your Saintess is someone who cannot be seen?"
Bai Jingjing, being intelligent, saw through it immediately.
Yan Zhi stammered, so embarrassed that she wished she could burrow into the ground and hide.
Just then.
A familiar figure walked back from outside.
Yan Zhi breathed a heavy sigh of relief and confidently pointed, "There, our Saintess is back!"
Bai Jingjing looked up, and her mind instantly went blank.