Xin Ci touched his cheek somewhat awkwardly, thinking, "It wasn't me who saved you, you should be thanking Qing Qing instead."
However, Mu Qing Qing had already returned to the consciousness space. Xin Ci could only accept Mo Qian's gratitude on her behalf.
"Mo Qian, what are your plans from now on?"
"Now that the Mo Yuan Empire is gone, I might have to train in the Central Continent for a while."
Mo Qian put the Mo Ye Sword back into his Sumeru Ring, took out a bamboo hat, put it on, and bid farewell to Xin Ci and Luo Ning Shuang before leaving.
After watching Mo Qian leave, Xin Ci and Luo Ning Shuang returned to the Killing Heart Holy Court.
Perhaps due to the matter with the Bone Demon, Luo Ning Shuang's mood had not recovered.
Elder Li from the Mission Hall also found it very strange. Luo Ning Shuang, who was originally a mission enthusiast, had inexplicably started taking a break. For over two months, she hadn't accepted any missions and had been staying in the Asura Hall.
Even the枭-level mission in the Water Marsh Kingdom this time was submitted by Xin Ci alone.
In Xin Ci's opinion, Senior Sister Luo would need some time to overcome her inner turmoil.
After Xin Ci submitted the mission, he was about to leave the Mission Hall when he encountered two acquaintances.
Li Fulong and Li Fulan.
This pair of siblings was holding a thick stack of 幽-level mission slips and were heading to Elder Li for approval.
Li Fulong was startled to see Xin Ci there, but quickly greeted him warmly, "Long time no see, Miss Mu."
"Long time no see," Xin Ci nodded at them with a smile.
However, Li Fulan turned her head away somewhat poutily.
This little girl seemed to still resent him for the assessment.
Xin Ci didn't pay it any mind, merely thinking that the siblings were still the same.
But he glanced at the thick stack of 幽-level mission slips in Li Fulong's hand, about fifty slips.
This meant that the siblings intended to complete fifty 幽-level missions this time.
Such a massive number of missions surprised Xin Ci.
When did these siblings also become workaholics like Senior Sister Luo?
A hint of confusion flashed in Xin Ci's eyes as he asked, "Brother Li, why are you and your sister taking on so many 幽-level missions at once?"
"Heh heh, you wouldn't know about this. My brother and I are vying for a spot in the Holy Land Martial Competition."
Before Li Fulong could speak, the little girl Li Fulan beside him eagerly jumped out, hands on her hips, her fair little face displaying a hint of smug pride.
"Holy Land Martial Competition? What is that?"
Xin Ci's question caused both Li Fulong and Li Fulan to look at him in surprise.
"Miss Mu, you don't know about the Holy Land Martial Competition?"
"Do I look like I do?"
Xin Ci pointed to himself, his face a picture of bewilderment.
To be honest, he had been on missions outside for the past few months since becoming a disciple of the Killing Heart Holy Court.
How would he know about this Holy Land Martial Competition?
Seeing that Xin Ci wasn't lying, Li Fulong explained, "The Holy Land Martial Competition is a grand event held every five years. Talented disciples from the Five Great Holy Lands will gather to compete."
"The competition this year is fierce, with peerless prodigies from all the Holy Lands attending. The victors will not only represent their respective Holy Lands but the top five will also receive substantial rewards."
Upon hearing Li Fulong's explanation, Xin Ci suddenly understood.
But he then looked up and asked, "And how does that relate to you taking on so many 幽-level missions?"
"Because the spots for disciples representing the Holy Lands in the competition are limited, only twenty."
"And our Killing Heart Holy Court has four halls, with an average of only five spots per hall. My Yanluo Hall has a killer points ranking, and according to the rules set by the Hall Master, only the top five disciples on the list are eligible for a spot in the Holy Land Martial Competition."
"So that's how it is. No wonder you siblings are taking on so many missions."
Seeing Xin Ci's nonchalant demeanor, Li Fulan became a little annoyed and couldn't help but retort, "You're lucky, joining the Asura Hall. You don't have to fight to the death like my brother and I to earn a spot."
"You little brat!" Li Fulong unceremoniously tapped his sister's head.
Li Fulan rubbed her small head in dissatisfaction and said, "Brother, why did you hit me? I'm not wrong."
"You're not wrong, but that was impolite," Li Fulong admonished his sister before continuing to Xin Ci, "I apologize, Miss Mu. Fulan is a bit blunt in her speech, but it's quite enviable that Mu Qing Qing could directly secure a spot."
From the siblings' perspective, the Asura Hall currently had very few disciples, only Luo Ning Shuang and Xin Ci.
The other halls had five spots, which weren't enough to assign to disciples. Only the Asura Hall had excess spots.
Therefore, even if Xin Ci didn't do anything, the Holy Land Martial Competition spot for the Asura Hall would naturally fall to him.
No wonder Li Fulan was angry. Anyone would be displeased to see someone else getting a spot for free without any effort.
Xin Ci paused, then asked, "I remember you siblings are from the Canglan Dynasty. What kind of rewards does the Holy Land Martial Competition offer that would make you, a prince and princess, take it so seriously?"
"Miss Mu, you may not know, but the Holy Land Martial Competition is held every five years, and the location varies. It's usually rotated among the Five Great Holy Lands."
"This year's Holy Land Martial Competition seems to be hosted by Xuan Kong Mountain, and all the prodigies participating will head to Xuan Kong Mountain to compete."
"Furthermore, Xuan Kong Mountain has decided to offer their sacred cultivation ground, the Immortal Spirit Pool, as a reward for the top five in the Holy Land Martial Competition."
"Immortal Spirit Pool?"
"Miss Mu, do you know that Immortal Spirit Liquid is an extremely rare treasure? It's a precious liquid that has absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. Just one drop can cleanse the meridians, improve cultivation aptitude, and greatly enhance one's true essence. Imagine an entire pool of it."
"The prodigies participating in this Holy Land Martial Competition are almost all here for this Immortal Spirit Pool."
Speaking of this, even Li Fulong, who hailed from the Canglan Dynasty, couldn't help but show a look of longing.
Mu Qing Qing, inside the consciousness space, was also moved upon hearing about the Immortal Spirit Liquid.
"Xuan Kong Mountain is truly generous to offer the Immortal Spirit Pool as a reward for the Holy Land Martial Competition."
"An entire pool of Immortal Spirit Liquid would tempt even an Emperor-level expert."
"Xin Ci, this is also an opportunity for you to improve your true essence realm," Mu Qing Qing transmitted to Xin Ci.
Since Xin Ci couldn't use the Star Wheel Eye Technique to attract Nether God Demon Souls to enhance his true essence realm like she could, Xin Ci's true essence realm improved much more slowly compared to Mu Qing Qing.
The Immortal Spirit Pool was precisely an opportunity to help the male lead further enhance his strength.
Xin Ci was naturally tempted by spiritual treasures like Immortal Spirit Liquid.