I'm modifying myself into the ultimate demon.

Chapter 28 The Lei Family is Gone
"Master, Lei Peng is here to see you again," Qiu Lan hurriedly relayed the message.

It’s a timely rain.

Chen Mo was overjoyed and said, "Quickly let Master Lei Peng in."

When I saw Lei Peng again, I found that he was in much better spirits. His previous listlessness had largely disappeared. Moreover, because of the two previous transactions, their conversation was much more natural.

After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Mo asked, "Has your son's condition improved significantly?"

Lei Peng smiled and took out a food box, handing it to Chen Mo: "Thanks to Young Master Mo's antidote pills, my son's condition has greatly improved. These are some pastries specially made by my wife Liu Cui. They are not rare foods, but they contain our gratitude. Please don't find them offensive, Young Master Mo."

Chen Mo thanked him and accepted the gift, saying, "Master Lei is very kind. I am also relieved that your son's condition has improved."

Lei Peng said somewhat awkwardly, "Well... there's something else I need to trouble you with, Young Master Mo."

Chen Mo already had a guess in his heart, but he pretended not to know and said, "Master Lei, please speak your mind."

Lei suddenly stood up, cupped his hands and bowed deeply to Chen Mo, "Although my son's condition has greatly improved, it has deteriorated again after the medication was stopped. I would like to ask Young Master Mo to be lenient and bestow the precious medicine upon him again."

really……

I knew it……

While Wei Qi Pi Gao (卫气皮膏) is effective, its effects are limited in duration. It requires continuous use to be effective. Once the medication is discontinued, the condition will relapse.

It's a good time to trade again.

Chen Mo looked troubled. "Master Lei, this is not a good matter."

Lei Peng hurriedly took out a thick stack of silver notes and placed them on the table next to Chen Mo. "I know this medicine is precious. This is the only 1,500 taels of silver notes I have left, just to buy two antidote pills. I hope Young Master Mo will grant my request."

Chen Mo looked at the thick stack of silver notes on the table, each note worth one hundred taels, a total of fifteen notes.

This must be all of Lei Peng's belongings.

I just want to buy two antidote pills...

Chen Mo was somewhat moved by what he saw, and then spoke the truth: "Master Lei, I know you love your son dearly. But there is something I must make clear first. The precious medicine I gave you can cure all poisons. If the condition rebounds after you stop taking the medicine, I'm afraid... this antidote can only prolong your son's life, and cannot cure him completely."

The reason Chen Mo said this, besides being moved, was that he had also considered the worst-case scenario, lest Lei Peng end up spending a lot of money on medicine only to have his son die, and then come after him in the end, which would be terrible.

After all, Lei Peng was different from ordinary people; he was a powerful martial artist.

If a dispute arises, it may not end well.

I thought Lei Peng would hesitate after hearing these words.

Lei Peng replied, "Thank you for informing me, Young Master Mo. I understand. But my wife and I only have this one son. We've discussed it, and even if we can't cure him, it would be worth it to spend more time with him."

Chen Mo looked Lei Peng up and down, sensing the affection in his eyes, but felt uneasy.

When I first fell ill, my parents in this life must have felt the same way.

Parents would rather suffer themselves than let their sons suffer.

Seeing that Chen Mo did not express his opinion, Lei Peng said, "As a father, I really can't bear to watch my son fall ill and die. Not only can I not bear it, but my wife Liu Cui can't bear it either. I will do my best to help. I hope that Young Master Mo will grant my request."

Eh.

Chen Mo sighed, "May I ask, Master Lei, has your son been practicing martial arts since he was a child?"

Lei Peng's eyes were a little teary. "My son has been learning martial arts from me since he was a child. He is an obedient and well-behaved boy who has never caused my wife or me any worry. He even said that he wants to become a martial artist like me in the future."

Chen Mo asked, "Before your illness struck, what level had your son reached in his cultivation?"

"My son has average talent, but through his own efforts, he has cultivated to the third level of Iron Bone Realm."

Chen Mo had made up his mind and returned the silver notes to Lei Peng: "I don't need money. You can take this silver back to supplement your household expenses. I can give you the two antidote pills. But I have one condition."

Lei Peng immediately replied, "Please speak, Young Master Mo. I will do whatever it takes to accomplish this."

Chen Mo said, "I need you to secretly capture a villain at the Third Level Iron Bone Realm for me."

Lei Peng found it unbelievable.

That's way too easy.

"Does Young Master Mo have no other conditions?"

"No. You catch the thug, and I'll give you the medicine. Just make sure it's a lone villain; I don't want to get myself into unnecessary trouble. It's better for both of us this way," Chen Mo reminded him.

These days, bandits operate in groups and gangs. It's unnecessary to catch a small fry only to have a big one come along.

He had considered having Zhou Liang and the others make the arrest, but Uncle Zhou would inevitably ask why they would make the arrest, which would only cause more trouble.

“I know what I’m doing. Young master, please wait for me to bring him here.” Lei Peng accepted the silver note and hurriedly left.

He walked in a hurry, as if afraid that Chen Mo might suddenly change his mind.

Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief. "Qiu Lan, take these snacks and share them with Ma Tie."

Qiulan was taken aback and exclaimed, "Ah!" Upon opening the food box, she discovered it was filled with exquisitely crafted and incredibly delicious pastries. Normally, only the maids in the Chen household had the privilege of enjoying such treats during festivals and holidays.

Chen Mo smiled and said, "This is a reward for you. You've been working hard lately."

Qiu Lan rarely received praise from Chen Mo, and her face turned bright red. She quickly curtsied and said, "Thank you, Second Young Master."

Chen Mo dismissed Qiu Lan and continued practicing the Fiery Palm technique.

At midnight, Lei Peng brought a vicious bandit, bound hand and foot, into the east courtyard and threw him at Chen Mo's feet. "This man is Lu Wei. He specializes in robbing villagers and is on the government's wanted list. I caught him." Chen Mo squatted down and examined Lu Wei's arm bones, finding them strong and sturdy, indeed those of a master of the Third Realm Iron Bone. However, Lu Wei's face was bruised and swollen from Lei Peng's beating, and although he showed a defiant expression, he was unable to resist.

"Thank you for your help, Master Lei."

Chen Mo thanked him, took out two kneaded Wei Qi ointments from the room, and handed them to Lei Peng: "These antidote pills are much stronger than the previous ones, so you need to be careful when giving them to your son."

Lei Peng was too eager to finish the millstone to care about anything else. He took the pills, thanked them, and left in a hurry.

The bandit's face was fierce. "I am a bandit from outside the city. My elder brother, Liu Mazi, is a master of the Blood Rush Realm. How dare you treat me like this? My elder brother will not let you off... Ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Mo kicked him twice hard. He was also wondering to himself: This Lu Wei isn't alone; he has a powerful backer at the Blood Rush Realm?

Lei Peng looks composed, so why is he so careless in his actions?
In future dealings with him, focus on maximizing your profits and minimize other interactions. Especially avoid entrusting him with any secret matters.

Now that Lu Weiren has been arrested, there's no way to go back. After giving him a good beating, Chen Mo summoned Ma Tie to lock Lu Weiren in the room next to the woman in the backyard, and then gave him a Wei Qi Pi Gao Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine pill).

Lu Wei was rolling on the ground, complaining about how hot it was and cursing Chen Mo for what he had given him to eat.

Chen Mo ignored him and watched quietly for a long time, discovering that Lu Wei's burning sensation had subsided and he had actually held on.

Chen Mo instructed Ma Tie to observe, while he went back to the main room to practice his skills.

Another day passed, and it was found that Lu Wei's condition was getting better and better, with no abnormalities at all.

Only after confirming that Lu Wei's condition had not worsened did Chen Mo return to his room, take out the Wei Qi Skin Ointment, and make a small pill.

"We're both at the third level of the Iron Bone Realm, but my blood and qi are clearly stronger than Lu Weixiong's. I should be fine."

Chen Mo ate the meatball and immediately felt a surge of heat coursing through his body. It took a full quarter of an hour for the heat to dissipate.

"Having test subjects to scout ahead is good, but it's too slow and troublesome. Ultimately, it's because my qi and blood are too weak."

Chen Mo became even more determined to train hard in martial arts. The stronger his qi and blood became, the greater the chance of completely curing his madness.

……

A month passed in a flash.

As November arrived, the weather turned bitterly cold, and heavy snowflakes drifted down from the sky, turning the entire Honghe County into a silvery-white expanse, with snow piled up to an inch thick on the ground.

That morning, just as dawn was breaking, Chen Mo, wearing only a thin undershirt, practiced the Fuyang Saber Technique in the courtyard.

Despite the snowflakes falling on him, he didn't feel cold; instead, he was sweating profusely and his face was flushed.

Perhaps due to his long-term martial arts training, Chen Mo has grown significantly taller and developed bulging muscles. His movements are incredibly powerful, and his blades whistle through the air.

Suddenly, Chen Mo took a step forward and slammed his broadsword into the snow, sending up countless snowflakes. More than a dozen blue bricks on the ground shattered, leaving a trench crack more than ten feet long.

Breaking the Spring Night!
The Fuyang Knife Technique, mastered in its four forms.

Another palm print was pressed onto the bluestone brick, and suddenly, with a "crack," the brick dented significantly, leaving a hot, blackened palm print. With continued force, the blackened palm print disintegrated along with the broken brick, leaving no trace.

The flame in the palm is complete.

"Since entering the Four Gates and Five Organs Realm a few days ago, the Palm Fire and the Broken Spring Night have naturally come together."

All the efforts ultimately transformed into the level of martial arts.

This will not betray my heart.

Holding immense power emboldened him, which finally dispelled much of the gloom in Chen Mo's heart.

Chen Mo calculated the time in his mind.

Lei Peng's son, Lei Ming, is also at the Iron Bone Realm of the Third Pass, so taking the third batch of Wei Qi Skin Ointment should be no problem for him.

The effect of one ointment lasts for about half a month.

Judging from this pace, Lei Peng should have come to ask for medicine a few days ago.

Why haven't they come yet?

Although Chen Mo felt that Lei Peng was not cautious enough, he was fine with continuing to extract more benefits from Lei Peng, such as secret manuals. He had finally established a good trading channel, and he couldn't let it fall apart.

"Qiu Lan, have you seen Master Lei these past few days?"

Qiulan shook her head. "No."

Given Lei Peng's previous eagerness to capture people, Chen Mo felt uneasy and said, "Take a reliable bodyguard and quietly go to Lei's Martial Arts School to check on the situation. Come back and tell me."

"Yes, young master." Qiu Lan hurriedly left.

Chen Mo, on the other hand, didn't go out, using the time he saved to practice his skills.

Around noon, Qiulan rushed in anxiously, "Young Master, something terrible has happened. The Lei Family Martial Arts School has been attacked; Lei Ming and Lei Peng are both dead. The officials from the yamen have already arrived."

really……

Chen Mo was taken aback. After a moment's thought, he took the knife and walked out, asking, "Is Uncle Zhou at home?"

Qiulan said, "No."

Chen Mo said, "Summon two guards at the Five Viscera Realm level to come with me."

(End of this chapter)