Lin Mo finished speaking and disappeared from the spot like a ghost.
Everyone barely lifted their heads before Lin Mo's figure was no longer visible.
"This man truly moves like a shadow, we must hurry back and report this matter to the Dragon Emperor."
"Let's go!"
Without any hesitation, Huang Kui and the others quickly helped each other and swiftly left the place.
After returning, they didn't bother to tend to their injuries and reported the incident immediately.
At the same time, in a spacious underground room.
There were countless weapons and numerous Cultivation Techniques, among other things.
However, the security here was exceptionally tight.
Even entry required a very specific password.
Inside the underground room, in a completely enclosed meeting room.
Sitting at the top was an elderly man with a dignified face, exuding an unapproachable aura befitting a supervisor.
He glanced at the few people present and spoke:
"I presume you know why I have summoned you here?"
The crowd nodded; some showed shock, others anger, and some sneered with disdain.
"Xiao Zhou, read the information and all the detailed circumstances you've gathered to everyone."
Xiao Zhou, although young, possessed an aura of immense power. He nodded, opened a document, and read in a serious tone:
"This person, named Lin Mo, hails from the Imperial City. Two years ago he disappeared without a trace and has now returned wielding shocking Martial Power."
"He first attended high school in Shu Province for several months. In just a few short months, he eradicated several of Shu Province's most influential families."
"Not only that, but he also killed the expert from Han Country, Cui Zhenyuan, with a single punch, and later, Zhuo Qianjun, who ranked twenty-first on the Emperor List."
"Zhuo Qianjun? A Martial Arts Grandmaster killed by him?"
"That is not the point."
Xiao Zhou continued: "About two months ago, he eradicated Yuan Qingtian, the Sword Saint ranked fifth on the Emperor List, with a single finger from ten thousand meters in the sky."
A commotion erupted among the onlookers. While killing Cui Zhenyuan and Zhuo Qianjun had surprised them, Yuan Qingtian was the fifth-ranked powerhouse on the Emperor List, only bested by the top four Martial Arts peak figures.
With shock pervading the room, Xiao Zhou closed the document and sighed softly:
"Do you realize how old he is, fellow leaders?"
"How old can he be? At least twenty-five or twenty-six years old, I suppose."
"I think he's over thirty."
However, the Dragon Emperor let out a cold laugh:
"Twenty-five? Thirty? Your vision is far too narrow. This Lin Mo is only seventeen or eighteen and has just graduated from high school!"
What... What?
Upon hearing this, everyone was overwhelmingly shocked. If this was the case, didn't it mean that this young man's Talent was simply more prodigious than anyone else present?
They revered their elder, the Dragon Emperor, who at the age of seventeen or eighteen, had not shown such extraordinary genius.
Seeing everyone's astonishment, the Dragon Emperor looked at all present and calmly said:
"What do you think we should do about this Lin Mo?"
After a moment of consideration, a middle-aged man in grey spoke up:
"In my view, Lin Mo has unparalleled Talent and is a highly valuable prospect we should try to recruit into the Sky Group at all costs."
No sooner had he finished his suggestion than another middle-aged man ardently opposed him, angrily saying:
"Humph! Let's get one thing straight: Lin Mo has wiped out several families in the Imperial City. Although they weren't among the top ten major families, his actions caused a significantly negative impact. This murderer should be brought to justice to appease public outrage. Moreover, if we continue to indulge him, he will only kill more innocent people."
"I agree. Lin Mo is too arrogant; he must be taught a harsh lesson!"
"Exactly. We, the Sky Group, are the Guardians of Huaxia. How can we stand idly by while he wantonly slaughters the innocent?"
A heated debate ensued among the people present, but the Dragon Emperor took a deep breath and spoke in a commanding tone:
"Quiet down."
At his words, everyone felt an invisible force suffocate their breath, silencing them abruptly.
Seeing this, the Dragon Emperor spoke earnestly:
"Since you all have your own opinions, let me share mine."
"As I understand it, the families that Lin Mo has eradicated were, to some extent, corrupt, with some even having killed many innocents."
"Lin Mo eliminated those families and has not slaughtered any other innocents. This fact alone demonstrates that he only kills those who have offended him."
Hearing this, most of the people in the room nodded in agreement, but Group Leader Liu, who had spoken earlier, was slightly irritated:
"Dragon Emperor, we can't possibly allow Lin Mo to continue killing at will, can we?"
The Dragon Emperor gave him a glance, eyes narrowing slightly, and said lightly:
"The matter will be decided by me. However, until I give new orders, none of you is to provoke him. Understood?"
Hearing this, although still puzzled, everyone nodded and replied: "Yes, Dragon Emperor."
...
Meanwhile, Lin Mo had just returned to school when his phone rang suddenly.
It was from Hong Gang.
Last time, at the hotel, Lin Mo had given him his phone number.
"Hello, Mr. Lin, it's urgent. I'm calling because the Lu Family has come to settle scores with you."
Lin Mo frowned slightly, silently guessing, "Could it be Lu Chendong?"
Without delay, Lin Mo asked, "Which Lu Family?"
Hong Gang immediately explained: "Mr. Lin, it's the foremost Martial Arts family from Kunlun Mountain, the Lu Family. Their Family Head, Lu Gucheng, ranks fourth on the Emperor List, and since you crippled his son Lu Chendong's cultivation, they have come seeking revenge on you."
"Oh?" Lin Mo gave a cold laugh, his tone calm: "Has he come personally?"
"He himself has not come, but his brother Lu Zhou has, and it is said that beside Lu Gucheng, Lu Zhou is the most formidable in the Lu Family. Mr. Lin, you should be careful," offered Hong Gang with good intentions.
"No trouble at all. If he dares to come, I shall obliterate him!" Lin Mo declared with a domineering tone.
Upon hearing this, Hong Gang dared not say more, as he felt the Emperor-like confidence emanating from Lin Mo.
(Second update, the story is unfolding gradually. The update is a bit late tonight, but there will be at least four updates every day. Rest assured and enjoy the read.)