Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 105: Chapter 94: Why Does This Turtle Look So Familiar?

Time flew by in the blink of an eye.

Before he knew it, three years had passed.

During those three years, Xiao Mo studied the classics of the Confucian School with Bai Ruxue every day, along with some of its newer works from the last three thousand years.

Although Bai Ruxue wasn’t particularly strict during their lessons and would often joke around and play with Xiao Mo, he had to admit that Ruxue’s academic knowledge was genuinely profound.

Ruxue never just recited the scriptures by rote; she explained them with her own unique understanding.

Xiao Mo even felt that Ruxue’s commentaries on the classics bore a slight resemblance to his own habits from his past life.

This was quite gratifying for Xiao Mo.

’To think that the silly girl from all those years ago, who knew nothing and asked “why” about everything, had become so learned and accomplished.’

Besides their academic studies, Bai Ruxue also taught Xiao Mo some Mental Methods to aid his cultivation and some Sword Techniques for self-defense.

Every so often, Bai Ruxue would also have Xiao Mo take a medicinal bath to temper his body.

Xiao Mo recognized a few of the ingredients used for his body tempering, and every single one was priceless.

In fact, most Cultivators couldn’t bear to dispose of such ingredients after a single use and would recycle them multiple times.

But every time Xiao Mo finished his bath, Bai Ruxue threw all the medicinal ingredients into the sea to feed the fish.

As far as Bai Ruxue was concerned, everything Xiao Mo used had to be the absolute best.

’Use the ingredients a second time?’

’Then what would be the point of me being the Lord of the North Sea?’

Xiao Mo didn’t know what kind of resources the Direct Disciples of other Sects received.

However, he felt that theirs most likely couldn’t compare to his own.

And so, with this mountain of resources piled upon him, Xiao Mo quickly reached Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer Perfection and was about to face the Foundation Establishment Thunder Tribulation.

Before Xiao Mo began Crossing the Tribulation, Bai Ruxue made extensive preparations.

Bai Ruxue first found an auspicious location, then set up an Array.

On the day of the Tribulation Crossing, Bai Ruxue had Xiao Mo worship heaven and earth to show respect for the Celestial Dao, then stuffed his hands with all sorts of Magical Treasures and Elixirs.

Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought Xiao Mo was undergoing a Thunder Tribulation for the Upper Three Realms…

When a Cultivator undergoes a tribulation, others cannot interfere; they can only watch.

Thus, every time a bolt of lightning from the Thunder Tribulation struck, Bai Ruxue grew incredibly tense.

By the time Xiao Mo had successfully passed the Thunder Tribulation and Bai Ruxue unclenched her fists, there were deep crescent marks from her nails etched into her palms.

In addition to his daily cultivation, Bai Ruxue would often catch a few small Fierce Beasts to serve as sparring partners for Xiao Mo, helping him gain practical combat experience.

These Fierce Beasts included, but were not limited to, the Abyssal Armored Demon Horseshoe Crab, the Molten Armor Crab King, the Sorrowful Enchanting Shell, and others.

“Sister Bai, why are their names all so strange?”

Xiao Mo asked, looking at the Tidal Cyan Sea Fish in front of him.

“Because I’m the one who names them all. The previous Fierce Beasts, too,” Bai Ruxue said, her eyes curving into crescents. “What’s wrong? Does Xiao Mo not like the names?”

“No… they sound great…” Xiao Mo was momentarily speechless.

“I think they sound great, too,” Bai Ruxue said smugly. “Now, hurry up and defeat this Tidal Cyan Sea Fish.”

“Yes, Sister Bai!”

Xiao Mo swung his Wooden Sword down at the Tidal Cyan Sea Fish.

The sea fish’s fins trembled.

’It was confident it could spray this little Human Race brat to death with a single mouthful of saltwater.’

But then it glanced at the woman with golden, slitted pupils standing not far away.

’It knew that if it dared to even open its mouth, it would be a goner before the boy was.’

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xiao Mo was victorious. Bai Ruxue kicked the Tidal Cyan Sea Fish away and clapped happily for Xiao Mo. “Xiao Mo, you’re amazing! Xiao Mo is a genius, just as I thought~”

“Thank you, Sister Bai.”

Xiao Mo wiped a sheen of sweat from his forehead.

’Even though he was now on a fifty-win streak against these Fierce Beasts, Xiao Mo felt no pride at all. These creatures weren’t just going easy on him; they were throwing the fight entirely.’

Every Fierce Beast Ruxue brought back was trembling in fear.

They only dared to attack him with extreme caution, only to be thrashed by him like a punching bag.

After the beating, Ruxue would let the bruised and battered Fierce Beasts go.

They would flee without so much as a backward glance.

Xiao Mo felt rather guilty about it, but he couldn’t bring himself to waste Ruxue’s kindness.

Besides, even though these Fierce Beasts were throwing the fights, Xiao Mo could still gauge his own current strength by how much they held back.

But one day, Bai Ruxue brought back a Sword Dragon Turtle.

This Sword Dragon Turtle was different.

It was an Eighth Grade Fierce Beast, with strength comparable to a cultivator at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm.

At first, Xiao Mo’s sparring session with the Sword Dragon Turtle went well; they were evenly matched.

But then, Xiao Mo suddenly had a flash of insight and unleashed a slash with his sword.

The Sword Dragon Turtle sensed mortal danger and instinctively shot out a jet of water.

Unable to dodge in time, Xiao Mo was struck in the arm.

“Xiao Mo!” Bai Ruxue cried out in alarm, rushing over to check his wound. “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine, Sister Bai. It’s just a minor scratch. You can’t cultivate without getting a few injuries, right?” Xiao Mo said nonchalantly. “I’ll keep fighting it.”

Bai Ruxue shook her head. “That’s enough for today. You did a great job, Xiao Mo. Go back to your room and rest. I’ll call you for dinner later.”

Bai Ruxue reached out and touched Xiao Mo’s wound. Fortunately, it was indeed a minor injury and healed in an instant under her touch.

“Alright then, Sister Bai. I’ll go rest for a bit.”

’I actually wanted to keep fighting that Sword Dragon Turtle,’ Xiao Mo thought. ’I was just getting into it.’

’But from the look on Ruxue’s face, she would never agree to that.’

“Mhm, go on now.”

Bai Ruxue smiled and ruffled Xiao Mo’s hair.

After Xiao Mo went into his room, the smile on Bai Ruxue’s face vanished, her expression instantly turning cold.

Bai Ruxue turned to face the Sword Dragon Turtle.

Feeling the immense draconic pressure washing over it, the Sword Dragon Turtle began to tremble uncontrollably.

That evening, when Xiao Mo came out into the courtyard, he noticed that the Sword Dragon Turtle was gone.

“Sister Bai, did you send that Sword Dragon Turtle away?” Xiao Mo asked.

After Xiao Mo finished sparring with a Fierce Beast, Bai Ruxue would always let it go.

“Ah? That turtle? Mm, yes, it’s gone,” Bai Ruxue called out from the kitchen. “Wait a moment, Xiao Mo. I’m almost done with dinner.”

“Okay, Sister Bai.” Xiao Mo nodded and went back to reading his book in the courtyard.

About half an incense stick’s time later, Bai Ruxue came out of the kitchen carrying a stew pot.

The aroma wafting from the pot made Xiao Mo’s mouth water. “Sister Bai, what are we having for dinner tonight? It smells so good…”

“Oh, it’s nothing special, just something I threw together. If it smells that good, then Xiao Mo should eat a lot tonight.”

“Okay.”

Bai Ruxue placed the stew pot on the table.

Xiao Mo leaned over and peeked into the pot.

Huh?

’Why does this turtle look so familiar?’