Chapter 1208: Plot Against Me? Truth Realization State Isn't Enough

“Father!” Teng Yi greeted the bearded man respectfully. The bearded cultivator looked at Teng Yi, then at Ye Mo and Bian Fengta. His gaze fell upon Ye Mo, registering surprise before he frowned and remained silent. His eyes then found Teng Yi’s mother, and he exclaimed in disbelief, “Jian jian, you’ve recovered?”

Teng Yi’s mother approached and softly explained, “Yes, Yi invited his friend and brought me two pills. I’ve recovered completely.” Ye Mo recognized the man as Teng Xiong.

Teng Xiong looked approvingly at Teng Yi. “You did very well,” he said, then turned to Teng Yi’s mother. “Jian jian, I’ve been searching for a dan tian recovery pill without success. It’s wonderful that you’ve recovered.”

“Thank you,” Teng Yi’s mother said gratefully.

Teng Yi, his lips curled in contempt, silently noted his father’s infrequent visits since his mother’s injury.

Teng Xiong’s gaze returned to Ye Mo and Bian Fengta, his interest clearly focused on the pills. “Your two friends possess such pills?” he asked.

Fearing his father would offend Ye Mo and Bian Fengta, Teng Yi quickly interjected, “Yes, Father. My friend is a level seven pill king, so Mother’s condition was easily remedied.”

Ye Mo cursed inwardly, unable to send a sound transmission to Teng Yi—the Truth Realization State peak cultivator would easily intercept it. While Teng Yi knew his identity, this brief exchange revealed Teng Xiong’s character; his wife’s recovery was secondary to the pill itself. He was clearly selfish, and Ye Mo knew he wouldn't be easily released now that his abilities were known.

Teng Xiong stared at Ye Mo incredulously. “You’re a level seven pill king? How is that possible? Your chi indicates you’re younger than a hundred years old.” He paused. “But to reach Cauldron Filling state at your age... you’re extraordinary. What is your name? Are you from the Three Seas or South Peace State?”

Ye Mo knew he had no choice but to reveal his identity. He saluted with his fists. “Wan bei greets King Teng. Although I am a level seven pill king, my success rate is low. I’m barely a level seven pill king; the pill I used to save Teng Yi’s mother was left behind by my master.”

“Excellent! Excellent!” Teng Xiong exclaimed. He then addressed Teng Yi. “Teng, bring your friend to the main palace. I’ve invited several friends; you may accompany them.” He showed no concern that Ye Mo hadn't divulged his origin.

Teng Yi remained perplexed; Ye Mo had claimed to be barely a level seven pill king, when he previously stated he was nearly level eight.

Ye Mo quickly suggested, “Teng mentioned Lost Soul Ruins; he said it’s eerie, and I wish to see it.”

“You want to visit Lost Soul Ruins?” Teng Xiong looked at Ye Mo with surprise.

Understanding Ye Mo's desire to leave and avoid further interaction with his father, Teng Yi quickly added, “Yes, Father. Er Taa, Ye Mo, and I are close. I told him Lost Soul Ruins is dangerous, but Brother Ye still wants to go. We planned to visit together.”

Before Teng Xiong could reply, a Truth Realization State tertiary stage beast cultivator patted Ye Mo's shoulder. “Impressive. At your age, to be in the Cauldron Filling state and a level seven pill king… your future is boundless.”

Ye Mo felt immediately uneasy.

Before Ye Mo could respond, another Truth Realization State middle stage cultivator smiled. “Brother Lan, your granddaughter is exceptionally beautiful. Since you admire this young man so much, why not marry him to her?”

The cultivator who had patted Ye Mo’s shoulder beamed. “Precisely! I had the same thought. Ye Mo, upon your return, visit my granddaughter on Yu Tian Island.”

Ye Mo shivered; a beast cultivator wished to marry his granddaughter to him. Regardless of her beauty, he dared not accept.

Unexpectedly, Teng Xiong also patted Ye Mo’s shoulder. “Go with Teng to Lost Soul Ruins first. You can return and converse with me later. But only observe from outside; do not enter.”

Ye Mo immediately responded, “Yes, Wan bei will depart now.”

Ye Mo then bid farewell to Teng Yi’s parents and left with Bian Fengta. As soon as they left the island, he summoned Blue Moon, and they swiftly departed on a blue ray.

The journey was silent. Only after traveling several hundred thousand kilometers did Ye Mo finally relax.

Observing this, Teng Yi asked, “Ye Mo, were you desperate to leave? My father dislikes me, but he wouldn’t harm my friends.”

Bian Fengta, seeing the situation more clearly, sneered. “Teng, your father wouldn’t trouble him, but wasn’t his and his friends’ welcome to Ye Mo a bit… excessive?”

Teng Yi, realizing the truth, nodded. “Now that you mention it, Father has never been so kind to my friends, not even to me. How strange!”

“Not strange at all; Ye Mo is a level seven pill king,” Bian Fengta stated.

Teng Yi stared, dazed. “You’re saying my father wouldn't let Ye Mo leave because he’s a level seven pill king?”

Ye Mo explained, “If your father hadn't been with his friends, I couldn't have left today. He wanted to keep me not only because I'm a level seven pill king, but also because of my rapid cultivation speed.”

Ye Mo felt a chill of fear. If Teng Xiong kept him, all his secrets, including the Golden Page World, would be revealed.

Teng Yi, understanding the truth, felt remorse. “I’m sorry, Ye Mo. I saved my mother, and almost led you to your doom.” He knew he couldn’t save Ye Mo if his father imprisoned him, and angering his father would also be detrimental to himself.

Teng Yi gasped. “Thank goodness we’re safe! How about we forgo Lost Soul Ruins? Ye Mo possesses an extreme-grade flying artifact; even if my father is Truth Realization State peak stage, he can’t catch us.”

Ye Mo said calmly, “Even if we left a fortnight early, your father, and that man from Qi Tian Island, could still catch us.”

Bian Fengta immediately understood. “You mean they placed a spirit sense mark on you?”

Ye Mo nodded. “Yes, and more than one.”

They realized the marks were applied when they patted his shoulders.

“How do you know? That’s a Truth Realization State spirit sense mark,” Bian Fengta asked, confused.

Ye Mo sighed. “Because I’ve been marked countless times. In Foundation Establishment state, Golden Core state cultivators would mark me. In Nascent Soul state, Hollow Spirit state cultivators would mark me. Now in Cauldron Filling state, Truth Realization State cultivators mark me. Low power truly means you're an insect.”

Teng Yi said guiltily, “Brother Ye, I’m sorry. But what do we do?” He knew Truth Realization State cultivator spirit sense marks were irremovable.

Ye Mo smiled and waved his hand. “Teng, don’t worry—this has nothing to do with you. Plotting against me? Even Truth Realization State isn't enough.”