A small dark golden sword danced happily between Zuo Mo's fingers, extremely fast, bringing up a trail of golden light, like a golden lightning bolt.

  A gleam of delight appeared in Zuo Mo's eyes.

  "The Gengjin Key" finally broke through the third layer! After breaking through the third layer, the Gengjin aura also changed, and the originally dark golden sand became even more delicate and lustrous. The condensed golden sword was also more exquisite. It was like a small, agile golden fish, swimming quickly and nimbly.

  The little golden sword was very small, its range of motion only within the palm of his hand, and the changes in its moves were simple, without any particularly flashy techniques. However, if an experienced swordsman were to see it, they would certainly be astonished to discover that this tiny golden sword, as it moved and flowed, actually contained a hint of subtle sword intent.

  Zuo Mo could also sense this faint sword intent, and while he was overjoyed in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a severe pain.

  Back home, no matter how hard he tried to recall, he couldn't find the feeling of that last sword from that day. Helpless, he could only spend his crystal stones on Pu Yao's body to experience the intent of the sword.

  Ten 2nd-grade crystal stones at once!

  He spent all the crystal stones on his body and finally gained a hint of sword intent! With this hint of sword intent, his "Geng Jin Jue" immediately broke through to the third layer.

  Compared to before, the current Pu Yao is a completely unscrupulous merchant who only recognizes the crystal stone and not his six relatives. He doesn't know what happened last time, why Pu Yao let him go afterwards? It's clear that Pu Yao's attitude towards him has undergone a subtle change.

  Seems even more impatient, even more unpleasant to talk to, doesn't even respond when called for no reason...

  But for some reason, such a demon now makes Zuo Mo feel more at ease, even if he needs to spend a lot of crystal stones.

  "Breaking through the third layer of the Gengjin Jue, he only needs to reach the third layer with one more technique to become a Lingzhi Husband. After becoming a Lingzhi Husband, his status within the sect will be completely different, and the sect will also allocate a large amount of resources to him, allowing him to rapidly increase his strength."

  Which method to choose as a breakthrough is the problem he needs to face now.

  He finally decided to choose the "Grass Wood Formula". Among various low-level formulas, the "Grass Wood Formula" is famous for its complex finger techniques, which is also why Zuo Mo chose it. Finger techniques can be seen in almost all low-level formulas. The cultivation of low-level cultivators is not enough, and they often need to rely on finger techniques to complete their spells. Although finger techniques almost disappear after the Golden Elixir stage, before that, finger techniques are a very practical skill.

  Just as Zuo was concentrating on practicing the finger technique of Cao Mu Jue, Pu Yao, who was sitting on the tombstone of Shi Hai, hummed a sentence to himself and muttered: "You chose such a waste?"

  After practicing for a long time, Zuo Mo discovered that he was stuck at a certain level and it was difficult to make further progress. His finger techniques were already quite skilled, but they always lacked a bit of smoothness and fluency. He thought about using the Grass Wood Escape to replace Li Yingfeng Shijie's special feeling when she was weeding, and estimated that this should be the direction for breaking through. However, at that time, the mysterious feeling was just like the sword he released when facing an enemy, identical in every way. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't get a grasp on it.

  Seeking help from Pu Yao? Unfortunately, Zuo Mo's body no longer has any crystal stones.

  For several days in a row, he still had no clue, and the stubbornness in his bones was also triggered.

  Isn't it just finger technique?

  He thought of a way.

  He brought out a basin of water and inserted his hands into it, beginning to practice finger techniques in the water.

  The feeling in water is indeed different, with much greater resistance. The originally skilled finger movements immediately become disjointed and fragmented.

  Zuo Mo suddenly came to his senses and felt he had found the right direction!

  What he fears most is losing direction; as long as he can find direction, any big problem can be overcome.

  Just then, Shi Xiang and Liang Luoruo came to visit. The two visits were really unexpected by Zuo Mo, who originally thought that the two were just talking casually, but did not expect them to actually come to the door.

  Two cultivators in the Condensing Pulse stage came to visit an Outer Sect disciple in the Refining Qi stage, and when they left, no one believed them.

  "Haha, Xiao Di hasn't been seen for a few days, and his cultivation has made quite some progress. I think it won't be long before he reaches the foundation stage." Shi Xiang said with a smile, then immediately looked concerned: "I don't know if the materials needed to establish the foundation are ready? I happen to have a few Foundation Establishment Pills here, and they're not bad quality."

  The more cautious Zuo is, the more he offers excessive enthusiasm for no reason. He is either a scoundrel or a thief. The other party is overly eager, causing him to be on guard unintentionally.

  "Thanks for your trouble, Brother Shi," he said hastily. "A while ago, Fourth Master's wife gave me a Foundational Pill, which is enough for me to use."

  Liang Luo and Shi Xiang exchanged a quiet glance, but this did not escape Zuo Mo's observation.

  "Good, good!" Shi Xiang smiled and said, but in his heart he secretly thought it was not good, had Zuo Mo's seniors already begun to notice his potential?

  "This genius Little Left will attract attention wherever he is placed, haha, I don't know when he'll become an inner disciple, we can come celebrate then." He didn't give up and continued to probe.

  Zuo Mo shook his head: "Our sect requires building a foundation before one can become an inner sect disciple, it's still early days."

  Xī Xiáng couldn't help but reignite hope, yet his face was shocked beyond measure: "Oh, could it be that even a talented genius like Zuǒ Xiǎo Dì would also be constrained by such rigid rules?"

  Can't see through what the other party wants to do, Zuo Mo carefully said: "Brother Shi is joking, how can I be considered a genius?"

  Liang Luo, who was standing beside him, had long been impatient. He had always liked to get straight to the point and opened his mouth: "Left Xiao Di, why not come to our Red Sword Sect? As long as you're willing to come, you'll definitely be a core disciple!"

  Xi Xiang also looked at Zuo Mo with a tense face.

  Zuo was taken aback and didn't react until after a while, then hesitated and smiled: "Two brothers, don't joke around, I know my own weight."

  Shi Xiang said seriously, "We are not joking, it is a sincere invitation. Zuo Xiao Di's talent is outstanding, but the path of cultivation is long and arduous, I'm sure you also understand that clearly. With your talent, you should build your foundation as soon as possible, free yourself from worldly affairs, focus on cultivating, and with the guidance of seniors, it is highly likely that you will achieve great success in the future, although I dare not guarantee whether you can attain the Great Dao or not."

  Zuo Mo stared blankly at the two of them.

  "If one is entangled in these mundane affairs for a long time, no matter how good the innate talent is, it will be wasted." said Shi Xiang with a heavy heart.

  They really are...

  Zuo Mo had already believed their words, but suddenly he felt a bit absurd. When did he also become exceptionally talented and get invited to join a sect?

  Talent? I don't have that kind of thing, otherwise, how could the sect leader not see it? The sect leader picked me up himself. Before, he would think, is it because the sect leader's vision is not good, but that night, the sect leader and several senior uncles revealed their aura, only then did he understand that those senior uncles who usually kept a low profile were all extraordinary figures.

  I will be looked up by the two people in front of me, all because of Pu Yao. If others have the same opportunity as myself, they will definitely be much more powerful than me.

  He recalled two years ago, the moment he opened his eyes...

  Remembering myself sweating like rain in Lingtian...

  Xi Xiang and Liang Luo did not speak, they were quietly waiting for Zuo Mo's decision. Although they didn't understand what there was to hesitate about. They had given enough sincerity, this kind of treatment, to a cultivation period disciple, in Red Sword Mansion was unprecedented.

  After a long while, when Lu Mo lifted his head, his bewildered eyes cleared up, and the two immediately knew that Lu Mo had made his decision.

  Zuo Mo sincerely said: "Thank you, two brothers, for your kind intentions. I've grown accustomed to being in the Wu Kong Sword Sect these years and my seniors have taken good care of me, so I don't intend to leave!"

  The tone was not heavy, but there was a sense of determination in his words.

  In his vast knowledge, Pu Yao disdainfully spat out two words: "Idiot!"

  Xu Xiang and Liang Luo couldn't help but show a disappointed expression on their faces, but they also knew that saying more at this time would be useless. The two didn't have the mood to say much either, so after chatting for a few sentences, they bid farewell and left.

  He saw off the two men and returned to his small courtyard, where he stood dazed for a while before continuing to practice his "Cao Mu Jue".

  Time passed extremely fulfilling, Pu Yao didn't bother with Zuo Mo and Zuo Mo was happy to be able to stay quiet. As long as the Magistrate didn't cause trouble, he would thank the heavens. Every day, he went to Cold Mist Valley to study and cultivate various ling medicines. After reaching the third layer of "Geng Jin Jue", his power greatly increased, and he checked all the ling medicines in Cold Mist Valley, unexpectedly discovering some deeply hidden pests. After expending great effort to eliminate these pests, his "Geng Jin Jue" became even more skilled.

  He couldn't refine the flying sword yet, so he simply used a small golden sword to practice his sword moves and comprehend the intent of the sword.

  Practicing "Cao Mu Jue" in water, tempering finger techniques.

  At other times, he devoted himself to the "Fetal Breathing Technique". The "Fetal Breathing Technique" was mainly used to increase spiritual awareness, but Zuo Mo discovered that it could also increase his spiritual power, and its effect was far better than his previous "Ten Righteousnesses Heart Method". He then abandoned the "Ten Righteousnesses Heart Method" and switched to practicing the "Fetal Breathing Technique".

  He rested for only two hours every day and spent all his time on cultivation, cultivating non-stop.

  He wants to take advantage of this period of time to break through the third layer of "Cao Mu Jue".

  It won't be long before it's time to replant the Spiritual Valley again, and he starts getting busy. That way, there will be much less time for cultivation.

  In a basin full of water, a pair of thin hands, from the wrist to the fingertips were immersed in the water, while the part above the wrist was in the air.

  Zuo Mo closed his eyes and focused his mind.

  Suddenly, the thin fingers moved swiftly, like a flash of light, stirring up layers of dark ripples, ethereal and illusory, adding a hint of mysterious and changing flavor. The speed of the finger changes was extremely fast, the water surface was like boiling water, countless dark currents surged restlessly, but what was astonishing was that not a single drop of water splashed out.

  Those wrists were as still as iron casts, yet the ten fingers moved with an astonishing agility, their intricate fingerwork unfolding in dizzying profusion.

  With her eyes still closed, Mo's breathing became heavy and labored without her realizing it.

  The movements of the hands gradually accelerated, and the fingers under the water surface were no longer visible. The ripples on the water's surface burst forth in a colorful display, with the speed becoming faster and faster. The collisions between the ripples became increasingly intense.

  The water in the basin was lifted up by an invisible hand, and the surface of the water rose by two centimeters.

  As the fingers moved faster and faster, the water level also rose higher and higher.

  Those thin hands seemed to have a strange suction power, firmly absorbing the water and suspending it in mid-air.

  Suddenly, Zuo Mo abruptly opened his eyes!

  The ten fingers in the water suddenly plucked like a harp string, and the water cluster sucked onto his hand was like a silver vase bursting, turning into dozens of water arrows, splashing and flying!

  A smile involuntarily appeared in Zuo Mo's eyes.