Chapter 0007: The Super Otaku

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Although Xu Wei knew that the landlord had rented out the house on the east side, she did not know who the tenant was, only that it was a young man roughly her age. However, she left for work every day at six in the morning and returned home close to seven in the evening, yet she had never seen this person. For the past month, due to inspections by the leaders of the provincial health clinic, she had not had a single day off on the weekends.

In an instant, Xu Wei's heart began to race.

The woman on the bed moved her hand slightly, then furrowed her brows again, and surprisingly, she slowly opened her eyes. She looked dazedly at her daughter, whose eyes were already filled with tears of joy, and was about to speak. However, Su Jingwen excitedly threw herself into the woman's arms, crying out: "Mom, you finally woke up, I ... ... "

Mom, this is Jingwen, can you hear me? Mom... Su Jingwen excitedly grasped the hand of the woman sleeping on the bed, calling out repeatedly.

The air here is quite good, and the environment is noticeably better than that of the small courtyard. After a set of punches, Ye Mo felt quite satisfied; his vital energy had actually become a bit more refined. Although leaving the second level is still a distant prospect, any progress is a good thing.

The woman on the bed gradually began to awaken, feeling a faint, refreshing gas slowly flowing through her body, allowing her spirit to gradually recover

There is only one plant of 'Silver Heart Grass', so Ye Mo hopes to keep this barely classified spiritual herb alive, preferably allowing it to bear seeds before cultivating it in larger quantities.

Ye Mo is very satisfied with his new residence. He currently has several tens of thousands of yuan, so he does not need to go out to earn money for the time being. Instead, he spends his days in the courtyard practicing and carefully transplanting a single 'Silver Heart Grass' into a separate flowerbed.

Ye Mo also smiled and nodded, saying: "My name is Ye Mo, an unemployed drifter"

Ye Mo, however, was too indifferent to concern himself with Xu Wei's thoughts. He first went to check on the 'Silver Heart Grass' he had planted, then tidied up the other flowers and plants before preparing to practice a set of martial arts. However, upon thinking of Xu Wei beside him, he paused and instead greeted her before heading out.

Qingdu Lake Park is the closest park to Ye Mo's residence, and it features not only a considerable area but also a clear freshwater lake. Many elderly individuals and fitness enthusiasts frequent this place. Ye Mo has been here before, but he used to prefer practicing martial arts in his courtyard. Today, however, marks his first time practicing martial arts at Qingdu Lake Park

Xu Wei greeted Ye Mo generously

Ye Mo is completely unconcerned about the kind of woman living in the house to the west. Although his life is monotonous, he does not have enough time for his daily cultivation, let alone time for gossip.

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Hello, my name is Xu Wei, I live next door and work at Likang Hospital

"Your martial arts are impressive, my friend. However, I have encountered many styles of martial arts, yet I cannot discern which style you are practicing. I truly feel ashamed." As Ye Mo retracted his fists, a middle-aged man in his thirties approached and praised him.

In half a month, school will reopen. This month of cultivation has only made Ye Mo's true energy more refined, and he is still far from leaving the second layer of Qi training. This illustrates the significant impact of the world's vital energy on cultivation. However, his secular martial arts have not been neglected and have become increasingly proficient.

Ye Mo also saw Xu Wei for the first time at m.hetushu.com. She was a gentle and charming woman, with a sincere smile on her face. Her hair was styled up, making it hard to tell how long it was, but her skin was very fair. Although she was not as beautiful as the woman who bought her talisman, she was not far off, and could be considered a beauty akin to a refined and elegant lady.

"Aren't you working?" Hearing Ye Mo describe himself as an unemployed drifter, Xu Wei couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. A fine young man, in the prime of his life, not working and renting a place to stay home every day—what does this mean? There is no broadband internet here; he can't possibly be playing games at home. Moreover, his gaze was not that of a typical recluse, who would avoid eye contact, but rather he scrutinized her carefully. Could this person be a criminal?

Seeing how he dresses, it is clear that he is not a wealthy individual. I truly wonder what he does every day

Su Jianzhong stared in disbelief at everything before him, even forgetting to speak. For the first time, he realized that there truly exist things in this world that are inexplicable and elusive. Is this an illusion

Ye Mo also knew that in this place, it was absolutely impossible to reach the second level of Qi training without external assistance. The traditional Chinese medicine in the pharmacy could not help him advance to the second level. His only hope lay in the 'Silver Heart Grass' in the courtyard.

"What is wrong with me, Wenwen?" The woman on the bed fully awakened and attempted to struggle to sit up, but the numbness from long-term bed rest prevented her from doing so immediately. She could even feel the fresh air still revitalizing her limbs.

After a month, Xie Xing learned that the woman living in the room to the west was in her twenties. However, Ye Mo practiced his cultivation every night and trained in the small courtyard every morning. As for the woman across from him, she seemed to leave for work quite early each day, and by the time she returned, Ye Mo had already begun his cultivation in his room. Thus, after a month, the two had surprisingly never met.

Ye Mo walked out of the room and unexpectedly saw a woman in her twenties washing clothes in the yard. At a glance, he recognized that this woman was the one who lived next door. She used to wash clothes at night; why was she washing them during the day today instead of going to work?

This young man had never come out after she finished work or before she started her shift. If it weren't for the daily changes in the flowers and plants in the courtyard garden, she would have thought that this person didn't exist at all. Over time, she came to understand that the guy living across from her was a homebody, and a particularly extreme one at that.

When Xu Wei saw Ye Mo walk into the courtyard, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. This reclusive man had lived under the same roof as her for a month, yet she had not seen him at all. It was only during the past few days, while covering night shifts for a colleague who was getting married, that she finally caught a glimpse of this homebody. He truly is quite the recluse. However, he is not unattractive; why doesn’t he come out? She wondered what kind of work he does.

However, the growth cycle of the 'Silver Heart Grass' is two years. This particular 'Silver Heart Grass' may have grown naturally and has only been around for a year. Even if Ye Mo nurtures it with great care, it will take at least three years before he can truly reap the rewards, as he must wait for this grass to mature and produce seeds before planting new 'Silver Heart Grass'. Nevertheless, having hope is certainly better than having none.

Xu Wei watched Ye Mo's figure as he left and finally let out a sigh of relief. Reflecting on his focused demeanor when he was tending to the flowers and plants, she secretly thought that she had been overly concerned. Could a criminal really have the leisure to tend to flowers and plants?