C13 Chen Hao's Strength!

"@Zi Yun, where's that shop specializing in Taoist robes you mentioned last time? I tried searching for it on Taobao but came up empty."

"Congratulations to Sage Lan Yang on acquiring a distinguished disciple."

"The incense offerings at Qi Mountain have been quite impressive lately. I'm seriously considering a change of scenery."

"Anyone up for a barbecue down the mountain tonight?"

"At over seventy, and you're still up for a barbecue?"

What in the world is this?

In Chen Hao's perception, members of the Celestial Order, particularly those from the Cold Hawks, were supposed to be otherworldly beings, detached from the mundane.

Yet, what he witnessed today...

After scrolling for a bit and finding nothing of substance, Chen Hao reluctantly set his phone aside and took out the Aetherfruit.

"Seven days ought to do it." Refining the Aetherfruit wasn't an overnight process.

For the following days, Chen Hao barely left his home, only venturing out to dispose of trash or to pick up groceries at the local market.

Otherwise, he spent his time meditating on the couch, gradually refining the power of the Aetherfruit.

Time slipped by unnoticed until, on the afternoon of the seventh day, Chen Hao rose from the couch, stretching his limbs.

With a series of snaps and pops, he could distinctly feel his body had undergone a thorough cleansing.

Every part of him, from his internal organs to his bones and skin, felt rejuvenated, and even his meridians had expanded more than twofold.

With this foundation, his future cultivation speed, given equal resources and talent, would be more than twice that of his peers!

Now that his base was solid, it was time to concentrate on advancing his cultivation level.

"Secluded cultivation alone won't cut it; I need to find a way to make money..." Chen Hao mused to himself. He was about to step outside for some fresh air when the doorbell chimed.

"Hmm? It's you." Chen Hao was taken aback, not expecting this visitor.

Today, Mo Huaixi was dressed in a light green dress that fell just below the knees, her shoulder-length hair tied back, enhancing her youthful allure.

She glanced at Chen Hao with a hint of shyness, yet she boldly asked, "Chen Hao, do you have some time?"

In the past, Chen Hao would have diplomatically mentioned he was busy.

But his outlook had shifted in this lifetime, so he smiled and replied, "I'm actually free at the moment. What do you need?"

"Well, the school is resuming classes tomorrow and there's a welcome party. I'm in charge of the performance lineup. Could you... help me out with something small?"

"Do you want me to perform on stage?"

"Yes."

Chen Hao pondered for a moment. Despite his cultivation plans, he had to attend school, and it seemed he was free the following evening, so he nodded in agreement, "Sure."

"What will you perform?" Mo Huaixi asked, her excitement bubbling like that of a young girl. It was her first time successfully inviting Chen Hao.

Though it was nothing like a date.

"I'll do a martial arts demonstration." After some thought, that seemed to be the only suitable act he could bring to the stage.

"Great, do you have time right now?"

"Uh, yeah, I'm not too busy."

"Then come shopping with me!"

Chen Hao found that sometimes girls could be overwhelmingly bold.

Before he could think of an excuse to decline, Mo Huaixi had already taken his arm and led him to a bustling shopping street near Irethhone University.

Since he needed to be close to school, Chen Hao's apartment was just a short walk away, taking less than ten minutes to reach.

The street was lively with the evening crowd.

"Chen Hao, what do you think of this?"

Inside a lingerie store, Mo Huaixi, her cheeks flushed, held up a daring set of lingerie and sought Chen Hao's opinion.

Chen Hao cleared his throat, ignoring the shop assistant's suggestive chuckles, and nodded, "You'd look good in anything, but this piece..."

"Do you like it?" Mo Huaixi pressed.

"It's fine," Chen Hao managed, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

"Then it's settled!" Mo Huaixi confidently purchased the lingerie that most girls wouldn't dare to wear out.

But she didn't rush off. Instead, she began selecting various styles of lingerie, steadily pushing Chen Hao's comfort to the edge.

Despite his strong desire to depart, Chen Hao ultimately restrained himself.

However, it wasn't long before he abruptly turned to gaze outside, furrowing his brow slightly.

Was he mistaken?