"Uh..."

The boys and girls in the square all pursed their lips, afraid to speak any further.

This Master looks quite cute, but unexpectedly so strict.

"Alright, you've just entered the Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall. The rest of the matters will be handled by Zi Ruo, who will take you to complete the arrangements. There's only one rule in Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall, the strong get more resources, so work hard, little ones."

Yingzi smiled gently, like a spring breeze.

"Zi Ruo, these new disciples are all yours. I have some matters to attend to." Yingzi turned her head, grinned, and instructed Zhuang Ziruo.

"Mm."

…

Lin Mo transformed into a streak of light, disappearing above the mountain peaks.

Feng Tianjiao Villa.

"Master, you've returned."

Just as Lin Mo landed in the villa, he heard a crisp and pleasant voice.

"Yingzi."

Lin Mo blinked and suddenly smiled.

Before him stood a pretty girl with double ponytails and dressed in a blue lotus martial arts uniform, giving off a bit of a heroine's vibe—cute yet with a touch of elegance, especially her lively eyes, making her adorable face even more endearing.

"Master, it's been a long time since you saw me, right?"

Yingzi smiled, her slender sleep-applying eyes narrowing into a tiny slit, charming and endearing.

"Yes, I haven't seen you for a long time; you've grown taller."

Lin Mo grinned, reached out and ruffled the top of her head.

"Master, you still treat me like a little girl, huh?" Yingzi puffed her cheeks.

Lin Mo chuckled merrily and they walked into the villa together.

Yingzi had been with Lin Mo since his high school days, growing from an ordinary girl to the deputy master of the Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall, a significant transformation.

Especially after the founding of the Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall, Lin Mo almost played the role of hands-off manager, leaving Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall's matters for Yingzi to manage, feeling somewhat guilty deep down.

Yingzi was both his Sakura girl, as well as his classmate, friend, and could even be considered half a disciple.

"Now that you're back, go wash your hands and prepare for dinner."

Xia Mengdie busied herself at the dining table, glancing over at Lin Mo, who had just entered the living room, and said softly.

"Just went out to practice martial arts."

Lin Mo shrugged, washed his hands, and the three of them sat at the table.

Lin Guang had returned to Qingzhou due to family matters and hadn't come back yet.

After dinner.

Lin Mo chatted with Yingzi about the Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall; from selecting disciples, to training them, to strict resource allocation, a detailed standard had been set—Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall was on the right track.

"The Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall's matters have almost settled into a routine, I've also been quite relaxed lately." Yingzi nodded.

"Yes, the martial artists cultivated by Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall are all Huaxia's strength."

Lin Mo nodded.

"Meng Die, I might go out today." Lin Mo said as he looked at Xia Mengdie.

"Mm, you handle your own matters, you don't have to worry about me, I'll take good care of mom at home."

Xia Mengdie smiled, suddenly turning her gaze to Yingzi, saying, "Let Yingzi accompany you on your trip, anyway Yingzi has time lately."

Lin Mo slightly furrowed his brow.

"Master, let me accompany you." Yingzi's eyes also revealed a look of anticipation.

"Alright."

Lin Mo nodded.

Yingzi had already entered the Star Wheel Realm, keeping her by his side could allow for some guidance.

…

That same day, Lin Mo and Yingzi directly bought tickets to Russia's capital, Moscow.

Lin Mo planned to visit Russia to find Qionglong Taoist, but without a specific target, he could only arrive in Russia and then figure things out, so… there wasn't much urgency.

The night was dark, the wind cold.

Moscow's weather was colder than Huaxia, carrying a chill in the air.

"Find a hotel to rest first."

Lin Mo took Yingzi, and directly found a five-star hotel, rented two rooms.

This trip to Russia to find Qionglong Taoist, Lin Mo knew that he couldn't get information about Russia's cultivation world from ordinary people.

Inside the room.

Lin Mo sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and released his divine thought completely.

The divine thought, refined comparable to a Golden Core Stage cultivator, spread in the void like spider silk, extending continuously, like a spider web, radiating to a range of thirty kilometers.

In the dark void, clusters of candle flames lit up, some weak as if a mere breath could extinguish them, others fierce like torches.

These candle flames were flames of the soul.

The stronger the candle's flame, the stronger the opponent's power.

"A few years ago, a city having dozens of cultivators was already good, now..."

Lin Mo secretly clicked his tongue, after spiritual energy's revival, hidden forces emerged, former underground forces began systematic training, leading to an increasing number of cultivators.

"In the nearest area, there are two relatively bright soul flames, they must be Star Wheel Realm level."

Lin Mo noticed two clusters of candle flames in the void, closest to him, likely in the same hotel. The divine thought spread out as countless spider threads, swiftly retracted.

"Hey, those two women just now were quite something, haha!"

Hotel, seventeenth floor, within a presidential suite, two burly men with bear-like physiques, chin, cheeks, and chest covered in curly hair, were chatting while lying on the sofa, with expensive cigars in their mouths, thoroughly enjoying.

"Momba, stop reminiscing about those two women, hurry up and rest. We have to go to Snow City in Siberia tomorrow."

The two men chatted away but were completely oblivious to being monitored.

…

"Mercenary Alliance?"

Lin Mo withdrew his divine thought, muttering.

The two men he had detected were both cultivators, with power approximately at One-star Star Wheel Realm, considered to be strong pillars anywhere.

Listening to their conversation, it seemed they were heading to Snow City at the edge of the Siberian Ice Field.

"The Mercenary Alliance should consist of underground cultivators from Russia or nearby surrounding countries, with numerous members and from different regions, probably with lots of information."

Lin Mo pondered secretly.

As dawn broke the next day.

The two sturdily built men woke up, eyes rousing from bed, and instead of taking the elevator, they opened the window, directly jumping down from the seventeen floors of the hotel.

Due to the cold season, the entire street appeared somewhat bleak, devoid of people, only the chilly air enlivening one's spirit.

"South, prepare to set off. We must make proper preparations this time, best to earn more commission, I need to buy some materials to boost my strength."

One bald, burly man with an Athena's Wand tattoo on his arm spoke in a deep voice.

"Mm, I also need some money to significantly enhance my strength. That damn Hanx always wants revenge on me; once I improve my power, I'll go and butcher that trash."

South, with brown curly hair and beard, cursed.

Just as the two prepared to leave, they suddenly noticed two figures appear in the spacious street, standing before them.

"Mm? What's with these two people?"

Bald Momba furrowed his brows, wary blue pupils showing a hint of caution.

"Momba, they're two Asians; that Asian woman's nice, with fair skin and petite figure, she's my type."

South ogled at the woman in blue lotus martial arts uniform with double ponytails.

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