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Feng Mu completed his morning training, enjoying breakfast while casually deleting the spam messages received on his phone.

However, behind these seemingly ordinary messages, Ma Bin had meticulously arranged them to convey secret messages; through this method, he was sending hidden information to "Online • Mask".

In this message, Feng Mu accurately translated two key contents:

One was that the plan to befriend Li Shang was proceeding smoothly and orderly; the other was that Chen Ya and others had successfully been transferred from Prison No. 4 to Prison No. 2 this morning.

Even though Feng Mu and Ma Bin were not currently facing any risk of exposure and did not need to employ such meticulous methods, they both understood that perfection in details is not achieved overnight but requires persistent accumulation and cultivation.

Only by doing so, if someone were to be exposed in the future and communication was monitored, there might be a chance to leave a lifeline for message transmission. Moreover, precisely because this long-term concealment was nestled within daily promotional messages, it would not appear abrupt and arouse suspicion when it truly became a lifesaver one day.

"Little junior brother, did you get up early to train again this morning?" During the meal, Zhao Zhixin's gaze fell on Feng Mu's slightly damp hair, and he couldn't help but sigh gently and ask.

Feng Mu nodded lightly, his tone calm: "Yes, I don't sleep much."

Zhao Zhixin seemed somewhat heavy-hearted, and even the food in his bowl appeared less appetizing.

He pondered for a moment before speaking slowly in a deep tone: "Little junior brother, has the master already taught you the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution True Technique]?"

Feng Mu felt a bit puzzled but still replied with a "hmm".

Zhao Zhixin continued: "The master once mentioned that you are extremely compatible with the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution True Technique] and have reached the Second State shortly after entry?"

At this moment, the gaze of the other senior brothers also fell on Feng Mu. Although there was a slight surprise in their eyes, it was not too shocking.

Clearly, they had learned something from the master Li Guishen's mouth, and they were mentally prepared.

Feng Mu's gaze lightly brushed over Li Guishen's tightly gripped smoking pipe, and he thought to himself that the master probably didn't reveal the fact that he reached the Second State in just one day to avoid scaring the senior brothers.

Feng Mu maintained a modest attitude and responded softly: "By sheer luck, I reached the Second State."

However, Feng Mu did not notice that Li Guishen, who seemed to be casually smoking his pipe with an absent-minded demeanor, was internally already overwhelmed with astonishment.

"Good heavens, my ancestors, the eighth one has quietly reached the Third State overnight. How long did it take me back then, was it two or three months? ... and the eighth one, how long has it been since he joined...?"

Li Guishen, while exhaling smoke rings, was calculating hard in his mind. Since one hand was gripping the smoking pipe, only one hand was free, making arithmetic slightly difficult. His toes also unconsciously flexed inside his shoes, as if assisting in this astonishing mental calculation speed.

Feng Mu thought for a moment and humbly, from the bottom of his heart, praised: "It's not that I'm progressing quickly, it's truly that the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution True Technique] is indeed a Supreme Divine Skill."

Zhao Zhixin's mouth twitched: "Little junior brother, our [Ronggui Sect] does not follow those hypocritical ways of the orthodox sects; among us, we all know that the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution True Technique] is a very dangerous Evil Skill."

Feng Mu's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion, clearly puzzled by Zhao Zhixin's words.

Zhao Zhixin saw this and patiently explained: "We practice this risky Evil Skill, daring the dangers, isn't it for the sake of rapid improvement in martial arts, a breakthrough in a short time? Since we can advance by leaps and bounds, why be too hard on ourselves?"

As someone who had seen much of the world, he gently patted Feng Mu on the shoulder, his tone warm and profound: "Little junior brother, the reason we practice this Evil Skill is for that sheer and refreshing thrill."

"It's like getting immersed in a game, chasing the quick clear, skipping the tedious leveling up, directly enjoying the thrill of battles, experiencing the prestige of becoming a strong one, fully embracing youth, enjoying a life without constraints."

Zhao Zhixin paused for a moment to let Feng Mu slowly understand his words, then continued:

"Little junior brother, why push yourself so hard, even sacrificing sleep time? At this rate, how are you different from those diligent disciples of the righteous path? Where, then, is your original intent in practicing the Evil Skill?"

He took a deep breath and earnestly concluded: "The purpose of practicing the Evil Skill is to make life more exciting, not to let the practice itself occupy the time meant for enjoying life; otherwise, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse? Little junior brother, you're confused!"

After listening, a light of realization flashed in Feng Mu's eyes; he had to admit that Zhao Zhixin's words had a point.

This kind of talk, in a past life, might have gathered quite a following, after all, the translated meaning is—making money is for living, especially after acquiring wealth through illicit means; of course, one would indulge in revelry, rather than continue to be consumed by the pursuit of money?

Feng Mu nodded, sincerely responding: "I'll remember your teaching, senior brother."

Zhao Zhixin showed a satisfied smile, a trace of pride flashing in his eyes. He glanced lightly at the other senior brothers and sisters, seeing that they also sighed in relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders.

Especially Hong Ya, her mouth almost reached her ears, and she was already holding her phone, starting to browse the latest popular dramas, eagerly adding a series of desired works to her playlist, obviously looking forward impatiently to enjoying a drama feast in the evening.

Feng Mu quickly finished eating, laid down his chopsticks, and got up to invite Yuan Xidi: "Fourth senior brother, do you want to spar for a bit, to stretch the muscles and bones?"

Yuan Xidi looked at his hand, wrapped in bandages since morning. Although he did enjoy challenging the "Iron Man Post," it did not mean he wished to engage in such high-intensity training every day.

However, as a senior brother, he couldn't show weakness in front of his junior. So, he displayed his teeth in a fierce and solemn expression, following Feng Mu.

Zhao Zhixin's expression turned slightly stiff. He looked at Feng Mu, hesitating: "Little junior, you just set your bowl and chopsticks down, what's going on with you?"

Feng Mu paused, turned back and thought for a moment, then seriously said:

"Senior brothers and sisters, you all started earlier than me, are more talented than me, have trained longer than me, and now each of you is much stronger than me."

"Furthermore, you all see life and death with far more equanimity than I do, naturally able to enjoy life to the fullest. But I can't, I've been afraid of death since I was young."

"Since starting to practice the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution True Technique], I feel like I'm standing on a countdown for life, fearing that once I fall asleep, life would blossom like a flower, becoming a potted plant in our dojo."

"This fear compels me to grasp every moment to train; only this way can I find a sliver of peace and security in my heart."

Feng Mu sighed gently, not forgetting to express his respect and admiration to the senior brothers and sisters:

"I truly envy you all, senior brothers and sisters, not only do you possess great strength, but you also have an unbreakable mindset. Watching you all enjoy life to the fullest, reveling in extravagance, that ease and freedom is what I aspire to..."

He lightly shook his head, with a hint of helplessness and self-mockery in his tone:

"Alas, it's different for me. I'm both dull and weak, with a bleak and dim future, so I can only press on, training tirelessly, living cautiously and sleeplessly."

"Senior brothers and sisters, tell me, by practicing cautiously like walking on thin ice, someday, will I be able to escape the shadow of death and reach the other side?"

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