"Now, with a single thought, even if you run a thousand miles away, I can kill you in an instant," Lin Mo said coolly after completing the deed.
Sikong Lianyan was stunned for a moment, then felt a special sensation deep within, as if her life truly lay in Lin Mo's hands, and any misstep would result in instantaneous death.
Sikong Lianyan sighed, realizing she had been truly defeated. However, anger still simmered within her. Lin Mo had killed the Five Tigers and was now forcing her into servitude. She thought to herself, "When my father learns of this, he will surely send someone to rescue me."
"When your father comes to save you, I will naturally ask him for an explanation," Lin Mo suddenly said.
Sikong Lianyan was stunned again; she had just thought of it, yet Lin Mo could actually know her thoughts.
"I've already said, I know whatever you're thinking. If you're thinking about running away, I wouldn't mind killing you right now."
After taking care of the Five Tigers and the young lady of Hongmen, the Bai Family was responsible for handling the aftermath. Today's events absolutely could not be leaked, or they would cause societal panic.
People from the Shan Family, the merchants, and the Liao Family had not expected it.
Lin Mo was so domineering, not only had he slaughtered the Five Tigers, but he had also suppressed the young lady of Hongmen.
"I'm glad we didn't provoke her," Dan Wen muttered, his head bowed, secretly swallowing his saliva in fear of being noticed by Lin Mo.
As for Hei Xiong, he had already quietly slipped away from the crowd. Lin Mo rarely bothered with such minor characters; naturally, the Bai Family would take care of him.
Inside the Bai Family's hall.
"Little Lianyan, go make two cups of tea," Lin Mo instructed Sikong Lianyan.
"You, you're telling me to make tea?" Sikong Lianyan stood to one side, incredulously staring at Lin Mo.
"You are now my servant, not the young lady of Hongmen," Lin Mo said in a cold voice.
Sikong Lianyan clenched her fists, then let go. Her heart was itching with hatred, but she also feared Lin Mo might feed her to the Little Golden Snake, so she gritted her teeth and went to make tea resentfully.
"Brother Xiao Mo, are you really leaving so soon?" Bai Rui looked at Lin Mo with reluctance.
"Yes, I've already been delayed too long here in Tengchong. I must go back," Lin Mo nodded.
"Alright then. Remember to visit me in Yun Province if you have time, Brother Xiao Mo. I will take good care of everything you've entrusted to me," Bai Rui said, biting her moist lips and nodding vigorously.
Lin Mo nodded, stood up, and then walked outside.
He knew the longer he stayed, the harder it would be for Bai Rui to let go. All emotions would eventually fade with time.
"The tea I just made, aren't you going to drink it?" Sikong Lianyan, having just made the tea, saw Lin Mo walking out and called out with a frown.
"I don't want it anymore. Also, if you get more than a kilometer away from me, the spell will activate automatically."
Hearing Lin Mo's words, Sikong Lianyan's complexion turned pale, she clenched her teeth angrily, and quickly followed Lin Mo's steps.
The two left Tengchong directly. Lin Mo planned to return to the Star Sect to see his parents and Su Mei, among others.
"Could you walk slower?" Sikong Lianyan followed behind, complaining.
Although Sikong Lianyan was also a Martial Artist, Lin Mo took steps that covered over a dozen meters, and it was naturally very difficult for her to keep up with his pace.
"Where are we going now?"
Sikong Lianyan was biting her teeth, feeling both hatred and fear towards Lin Mo.
"We're going to Shan Province."
"What are we doing there? I didn't bring my identity documents; I can't take a plane or a train. Why not let me go, and we'll forget everything that happened today? I promise Hongmen won't trouble you," Sikong Lianyan said, her expression hopeful.
"You don't have the right to bargain with me now. Besides, does Hongmen dare to come after me?"
As he spoke, Lin Mo suddenly took out a talisman and threw it into the air. The talisman emitted a golden glow in the air and instantly transformed into a golden Light Sword.
Sikong Lianyan watched in astonishment, "Is this a spell?"
"Get on."
Lin Mo leaped onto the Light Sword and reached out to grab Sikong Lianyan through the air, pulling her onto the Light Sword.
The Light Sword shot towards the sky, and Sikong Lianyan, frightened, quickly grabbed Lin Mo's arm.
Lin Mo and Sikong Lianyan stood on the Light Sword, turning into a streak of golden light as they flew swiftly ahead.
"Sword Immortal?" Sikong Lianyan thought of a term.
Only Martial Artists with Divine Force could fly through the sky, and Magic Users could also fly using certain spells, but controlling a treasure sword to fly was something only the legendary Sword Immortals could do. Lin Mo created a protective shield of True Qi around them; otherwise, even the speed of the flight alone could blow Sikong Lianyan away.
All the way there, Lin Mo chose to fly over secluded countryside and mountain tops. However, there were too many Huaxia people, and a few photos were still taken and posted online.
But because the images were too blurry, they did not stir up much discussion on the internet.
In less than a day, Lin Mo had brought Sikong Lianyan to the top of a mountain, but by then, night had fallen. The entire mountain range was shrouded in darkness, with occasional eerie cries of wild animals, giving off a somewhat creepy atmosphere.
"Why did you bring me here?"
Sikong Lianyan rubbed her shoulders. It was rather chilly on the mountaintop at night.
Suddenly, Sikong Lianyan's face changed dramatically as she stared at Lin Mo, "You can't mean to... No, whatever you want, I can give it to you, but you absolutely cannot..."
Lin Mo frowned and gave her a look as if she were an idiot.
Then he cast a spell into the void ahead, leaving Sikong Lianyan frozen in place.
Where there had been only forests and darkness, numerous buildings now appeared, their lights scattered through the darkness.
Lin Mo grabbed Sikong Lianyan by the shoulder and flew directly towards it.
As soon as they entered the gate of the Star Sect, a few Disciples noticed Lin Mo.
"Welcome back, Sect Leader."
"Welcome back, Sect Leader."
Among them was Dong Xiangyun's apprentice, Xiao Xing.
Xiao Xing looked at Sikong Lianyan, who was standing beside Lin Mo, with a puzzled gaze and muttered to herself, "The Sect Leader is back, but why did he bring back another woman?"
"Sect Leader, several elders have already retired for the night. Should I inform them of your arrival?"
Standing to the side, Xiao Xing asked respectfully.
"No need." Lin Mo shook his head and strode toward the small courtyard in the back.
Sikong Lianyan, curious as a baby, followed Lin Mo closely, her eyes darting around. After all, to the common people, the Heavenly Sect was akin to a holy land for immortal cultivation.
"Are you the leader of this place?" Sikong Lianyan asked in surprise.
Now she finally understood why Lin Mo was so formidable. This place might be the legendary cultivation sect, and as its Sect Leader, Lin Mo's strength was extraordinary.
Seeing that Lin Mo disregarded her, Sikong Lianyan bit her lip. If she had known earlier how powerful Lin Mo was, she certainly would not have rashly provoked him.
The small courtyard behind the sect had been arranged for Lin Mo's family to live in and cultivate.
"Mom, Dad, I'm back."
Lin Mo arrived at the small courtyard, where Yang Chuxue, Lin Guang, Lin Mei, Lin Shanshan, Yingzi, Lu Xing, Su Mei, Miao Zhu, and others all came out from their houses.
It had been about a month since Lin Mo went alone to the Miao Xue Divine Palace and almost a month since he had left the Star Sect.
"You still remember how to come back? Do you have any idea how worried Mom has been about you?"
Yang Chuxue started scolding Lin Mo as soon as she came out.
But her tone was full of concern and held no blame, causing Lin Mo to scratch his head sheepishly. Only in front of his parents did he show his young and somewhat naive side.
"I've heard you went to the Miao Xue Divine Palace alone and got into a fight. Are you hurt?" Yang Chuxue examined Lin Mo from head to toe.
Lin Mo looked helpless, "Mom, if I were injured, I wouldn't have been able to return."
"Always saying silly things." Yang Chuxue furrowed her brows.
Lin Mo didn't want his mother to worry, which was why he hadn't told her about his whereabouts. However, with Su Mei and Miao Zhu's arrival at the Star Sect, it was clear that Yang Chuxue had come to know something.
"Bi Yu, the child is not young anymore. Go and make something for her to eat," Lin Guang said, standing to the side.
"Mom, it's been a long time since I have had the food you cook. Nothing outside is as delicious as yours," Lin Mo also chimed in.
"Alright, Mom will go make you something delicious right now," said Yang Chuxue, her eyes filled with intense doting.
Relieved to see Yang Chuxue calling Lin Mei to the kitchen, Lin Mo finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Xiao Mo."
"Brother Xiao Mo."
"Master."
Lin Shanshan, Yingzi, Lu Xing, Su Mei, and others showed joy upon seeing Lin Mo return, with the younger girls' eyes turning red.
"Haven't I returned safely now?"
Lin Mo was somewhat helpless.
Outside, he was Lin Tanyu, the number one in martial arts, but he felt somewhat helpless facing the concern of his loved ones.
So many people were worried about him.
"Xiao Mo, where's Meng Die?" Su Mei saw Lin Mo return without Xia Mengdie but with another woman by his side, causing her to frown slightly.
"Mom, Meng Die hasn't come back yet. She can't trust my words just yet. But believe me, I will definitely bring her back to you safe and sound," Lin Mo said with resolute determination.
Su Mei sighed, "Actually, all of this started because of me. It's my fault towards you and Meng Die."
"Mom, don't say that. You were also deceived by the people of Miao Xue Divine Palace," Lin Mo said soothingly.
Standing aside, Sikong Lianyan looked at Yingzi, Lu Xing, Lin Shanshan, and other girls of similar age with a surprised expression.
These girls surpassed her in both appearance and temperament, evoking a hint of jealousy within her.
Just now on the mountaintop, she had suspected that Lin Mo harbored ill intentions towards her; it seemed like she was overthinking it – Lin Mo probably didn't even spare her a second glance.
"Young Master, who is she?" Yingzi approached Lin Mo, her gaze somewhat hostile towards Sikong Lianyan.
This time, she didn't go out with the Young Master, but again, he had brought back a beautiful girl!
Lin Mo briefly explained the situation in Tengchong, and both Yingzi and Lu Xing stared coldly at Sikong Lianyan.
"I'm keeping her here because she's still useful. For now, let her work as a servant, carrying water and serving tea, and so on," Lin Mo said slowly.
On the way here, Lin Mo had inquired about why Hongmen was after the New Mine. It seemed, however, that Sikong Lianyan didn't know much, including information on the Spirit Vein.
Her life was now in his hands, and Lin Mo could sense that Sikong Lianyan wasn't lying. However, from her words, Lin Mo also learned that most of Hongmen's forces were overseas, and Sikong Lianyan's father was only responsible for the Hongmen's Branch in Huaxia. Moreover, Hongmen had been deeply hidden within Huaxia, with Sikong Lianyan's father mostly operating in countries like Ma Country and Australia; this time in Huaxia, there was only Sikong Lianyan and the Five Tiger Generals.
Keeping Sikong Lianyan at Star Sect to serve as a servant, fetching water, and sweeping the floors, Lin Mo spent the following days helping his parents, Lu Xing, Shanshan, Yingzi, and others with their cultivation.
Only when they had sufficient ability to defend themselves could Lin Mo leave with peace of mind.
"One of these days, I will have my revenge." Holding a broom, Sikong Lianyan swept up leaves while casting a sidelong glance at Lin Mo, who was meditating under a tree, and thought to herself resentfully.
Suddenly, Lin Mo opened his eyes, startling Sikong Lianyan into quickly lowering her head.
Lin Mo glanced at her but said nothing. Instead, he took out a Jade Pendant and, with the corner of his mouth twitching, said, "Young Master Ye is back."
This was a way for him and Ye Beichen to stay in touch. Whenever Ye Beichen returned from the Heavenly Sect, the Jade Pendant would emit a red glow.
(The wonderful story continues tomorrow.)