Starting from Douluo Continent, I've become a god through daily check-ins.

Chapter 603 Mission, Conversation

"Ding, mission issued: Successfully rescued Qinglin. Reward: Zhuxian Sword. Penalty for mission failure: Erasure of all memories related to Qinglin."

Jing Chen, who was still walking on the main road, suddenly froze. The system had just issued this task, and the plot of this part of the original work began to appear in his mind.

In the original story, Xiao Yan failed to save Qing Lin in this part of the plot. Instead, his recklessness caused Yao Lao to fall into a deep sleep for a period of time.

The system's intentions regarding this task are quite clear. It's obvious that the system is ready to take control of the subsequent plot.

"System, isn't this task of yours just making things difficult for me? Your son is just an ordinary nobody right now. If I remember correctly, the ones who came to intercept Qing Lin were Dou Ling powerhouses from the Heavenly Serpent Palace, right?"

"You can save me if you want, or not if you don't. Hesitation only leads to more trouble; don't you understand that principle?"

The system's emotionless voice echoed in Jing Chen's mind.

Jing Chen shrugged, looked at Hai Bodong who had turned around and looked somewhat puzzled, smiled slightly, and walked towards Hai Bodong.

"So, System, do you want me to save you, or not?"

As Jing Chen approached the city gate, he was somewhat surprised to find dozens of fully armed soldiers standing on both sides of the city wall. Their sharp eyes constantly scanned the passersby.

Looking at the heavily guarded defenses, Jing Chen couldn't help but frown slightly. This place was already quite far from the border of the Jia Ma Empire, yet the security was far more stringent than in Mo City.

Although somewhat puzzled, Jing Chen still bit his lip slightly, exchanged a glance with Hai Bodong, lifted his black cloak, and followed the group slowly into the city.

"Wow, what a grand display. The Mo family truly lives up to its reputation as the largest family in Yancheng." While waiting in line, several men dressed in mercenary uniforms in front of Jing Chen whispered among themselves, perhaps out of boredom.

"Hehe, today seems to be the birthday of Mo Cheng, the Grand Elder of the Mo Clan, right? I heard that not only many forces in the eastern region, but even the Yunlan Sect sent people to celebrate."

"Oh? The Yunlan Sect has sent people too? Mo Cheng has quite the influence."

"Tch, the Mo family may be powerful, but what are they in the eyes of the Yunlan Sect? If it weren't for the enormous tribute the Mo family pays to the Yunlan Sect every year, would they, with their limited perspective, even bother to deal with the Mo family?" A mercenary curled his lip in disdain.

"Hehe, that's true." Several mercenaries seemed to have little interest in the Mo family, and they all chuckled in agreement.

Standing at the back of the group, listening to the conversation of the mercenaries, Jing Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled softly, "We've really come at the right time, it just so happens to be old Biden's birthday?"

"With so many powerful forces arriving, it seems we're at a disadvantage to make a move," Hai Bodong said hesitantly, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Hehe, Hai Bodong, with our strength, let alone the Mo family, we can handle even the Yunlan Sect. Did you really think the Yunlan Sect's sect leader would personally come to celebrate his birthday?" Jing Chen said with a faint smile.

"If you want that, it would be really too much of an honor for Mo Cheng." Hai Bodong shook his head with a smile.

In the Jia Ma Empire, how many people are qualified to have her personally come to celebrate with a super strong person who commands a behemoth like the Yunlan Sect?

"Uh, I don't think I agreed to help you, did I?" After laughing for a while, Hai Bodong suddenly paused and asked in surprise.

"Hehe, Mr. Hai, if you need my help then, please do so. I know your fee is very high, but I think I can still afford it."

"I really hope you can owe me a favor, since you're an alchemist capable of refining sixth-grade pills," Hai Bodong patted Jing Chen on the shoulder and chuckled.

With a slight smile, Jing Chen looked up at the line that was about to turn to him. Just as he was about to leave, he heard the sound of horses' hooves not far behind him. Turning his head, he saw several men and women riding fine horses galloping towards him.

The dust kicked up along the way annoyed the people waiting in line, but when their angry gazes fell on the first figure on horseback, they forcibly swallowed their anger.

The first person to ride a horse was a young woman. She wore a tight-fitting red dress that accentuated her exquisite figure. Her face was quite beautiful, and a small crystal pendant adorned her smooth forehead. As it swayed slightly, it added a touch of liveliness to her face, which held a hint of spoiled charm.

The woman in red did not let her gaze linger on the trouble her horse caused the people in line. She merely glanced at them before riding off on her own, leading her group of people and charging recklessly into the city, much to the dismay of the first soldiers.

The clatter of hooves gradually faded into the distance, and only then did some dissatisfied curses rise from the queue.

"Damn it, so what if she's the second young lady of the Mo family? What's with all the arrogance? Your Mo family only got its current status by currying favor with the Yunlan Sect. The day they get tired of serving you, they'll kick your Mo family out!"

Hearing the low curses coming from behind, Jing Chen smiled faintly, glanced at the dark city gate passage, straightened his black robe, and slowly walked in under the watchful eyes of the surrounding soldiers.

Shortly after Jing Chen entered Yancheng, a group of people suddenly appeared about 500 meters outside the city. This group was mostly women, and a rough count revealed over thirty of them!

The leader was also a woman, but despite her seemingly aloof demeanor, she had a pair of rabbit ears on her head that were completely opposite to her temperament.

Xiao Wu glanced at Yancheng not far away, her eyes narrowing slightly. Then she said to the group behind her, "Sneak in quietly, without letting anyone discover our presence. Then, find that girl as soon as possible."

As soon as Xiao Wu finished speaking, the people behind her vanished without a trace, as if they had never been there at all. Xiao Wu, however, remained standing still. She slowly raised her head, looked in one direction, and then looked away.

Xuanyuan Yi appeared behind Xiao Wu, standing quietly without saying a word. Shen Yu had also returned at this time, standing behind Xiao Wu as well.

"Shenyu, have they gone in?" Xiaowu asked.

"They've already gone inside, and a thorough search has begun."

Xiao Wu nodded, then looked to her left and said to Xuan Yuan Yi, "Xuan Yuan Yi, be prepared. My brother might need your help. Be ready to go back anytime."

"Okay, Sister Xiaowu." Xuanyuan Yi nodded, and then her figure disappeared instantly.

Xiao Wu's gaze shifted back to Yancheng, not far away, and she said softly, "Brother, we're here to help you."

(End of this chapter)