My mom is waiting for treatment, and you're summoning me to be a hero?

On the wide official road leading to the capital, Lin Mo rode an ordinary packhorse that he had bought temporarily, traveling at a leisurely pace.

He did not deliberately hide his whereabouts.

He wore a black robe and carried a black sword, with a pink and white spider perched on his shoulder.

The miniature demon king sitting atop its head is eye-catching enough in itself.

He was even waiting.

Wait for the inevitable "trouble" to come.

The first trouble came from a town called Iron Rock, about a hundred miles from Orl.

Just as Lin Mo caught a glimpse of the town's outline, a sudden burst of intense energy waves erupted from the seemingly ordinary woods on either side of the official road!

There were no shouts or warnings.

Eight figures suddenly leaped out!

They were dressed in dark red, tight-fitting outfits, which accentuated their broad shoulders and narrow waists.

With the speed of a cheetah, it landed silently and instantly spread out in a fan shape, blocking the way.

There were no flags, no announcements.

There were only eight pairs of cold, focused eyes.

They locked their gaze firmly on Lin Mo on horseback.

Yin Xue's eyes lit up when he saw this group of people: "Hmm~ It's actually Tie Shi An Yu. It seems you are highly regarded."

Lin Mo raised an eyebrow: "Iron Chamber Secret Defense? Very strong, huh?"

"Let me think about how to explain this to you..."

Yin Xue scratched his head and explained while lying on Lin Mo's head:

"Well, you can think of them as the Imperial Guards of your world. They belong only to the royal family and are skilled in assassination, reconnaissance, and special operations. Their minimum level is 55."

Lin Mo nodded; he understood now.

As soon as Yin Xue finished speaking, the eight of them moved together.

The two men threw poisoned hidden arrows straight at Lin Mo's face and his mount.

The three of them moved swiftly along the ground like ghosts, their curved blades slashing at the horse's legs and Lin Mo's lower body.

The remaining three leaped up from the front and flanks, their blades flashing and slashing through the air with a sharp, piercing sound!

Their perfect teamwork sealed off all dodge angles from all directions, making their first move a decisive blow.

Lin Mo didn't even look at the incoming attacks.

His wrist, gripping the black sword, trembled slightly the instant the blade struck him.

Clang—!

The black sword was not fully drawn; it was only half a foot out of its sheath.

A condensed arc of dark light suddenly burst forth from him, like an expanding black halo.

The steel of the sword bursts forth!

A dark flash streaked by, followed by a loud clanging sound!

The poisoned sleeve dart was shattered into powder.

The curved blade, slashing along the ground, chipped and broke.

The three swords that leaped up and slashed were thrown high into the air the instant they came into contact with the dark light, along with their owners' arms holding the swords. The irresistible sharpness and force caused their hands to split open!

The eight guards' attack faltered, their formation faltered slightly, and a look of horror flashed across their eyes.

The target's strength far exceeded intelligence estimates!

But the shock lasted only a moment.

As assassins, their reactions were astonishingly fast.

The two men in the back row immediately retreated, flicking their wrists to fire crossbows from their sleeves, aiming straight for Lin Mo's eyes.

The remaining six charged straight at Lin Mo with a desperate attack.

Lin Mo frowned slightly as he activated the [Killing Domain].

A red curtain enveloped everyone.

A single sword strike pierced a man's throat without any fancy moves.

Puff puff……

A sword light appeared simultaneously at the throat of each of the Iron Chamber Guardians.

In the instant the fight began, all eight were killed!

Lin Mo flicked the blood off the tip of his sword and sheathed it.

He approached the two assassins who were holding hidden darts.

They were also found to be holding a device that resembled a compass.

Yin Xue peered over and frowned slightly: "This is a communicator. These people are just here to test your strength. It seems they've already reported your abilities."

Lin Mo nodded: "That's interesting."

After saying that, he stepped on the compass, and the compass turned into dust.

Just then, the heavy wooden door of Tieyan Town, covered with sheet metal, creaked open and was hastily pushed open.

A middle-aged, overweight man wearing a wrinkled town robe.

He was accompanied by dozens of militiamen armed with pitchforks and shovels, and a few with rusted swords.

He rushed out, panting heavily.

"Quick! Quick! Surround him! Assist the Dark Guard in capturing this Imperial criminal; a hefty reward awaits his capture!"

The fat mayor waved his arms, his voice sharp with excitement.

He had obviously received a notification and was thinking of taking advantage of An Yu's success.

But he didn't realize he was too late.

When they rushed closer and saw the eight corpses dressed in the uniforms of the royal guards on the official road, all their movements froze instantly.

The fat town mayor gaped open.

The words of encouragement stuck in his throat, and his face turned from flushed to deathly pale.

The militiamen behind him were terrified.

His hand holding the pitchfork trembled violently.

Iron Chamber Secret Guard!

In the eyes of these residents of the border town, it was a terrifying being that appeared and disappeared in legends and represented the supreme authority of the royal family!

Now, however, they lie scattered on the ground like livestock to be slaughtered.

The man in black robes slowly straightened up and glanced coldly in their direction.

That single glance, devoid of any murderous intent, sent a chill and despair through them that was more biting than the coldest wind.

They felt as if an invisible giant hand was gripping their throats, and even their breathing stopped.

Lin Mo withdrew his gaze, as if the dozens of trembling townspeople in front of him were merely stones on the roadside.

He went to the frightened camel, calmed it down, and then mounted it.

Under the stunned gazes of the town mayor and militiamen, he rode his horse slowly and leisurely... toward Tieyan Town.

The crowd instinctively parted to make way for a wide road.

No one dared to stop them, and no one even dared to breathe loudly.

The sound of horses' hooves echoed on the stone pavement.

It stood out clearly against the deathly silent town gate.

Lin Mo, amidst countless fearful and bewildered gazes, passed through the wide-open town gate and entered Tieyan Town.

"Mom, this person looks so impressive."

"Don't look, or they'll come and take you away tonight."

"May the gods protect us, may the gods protect us..."

……

The town's streets were deserted, and many shops had their doors and windows closed.

Occasionally, some bold residents would peek through cracks in doors and windows, only to immediately retreat back inside.

Fear spread like a plague through the narrow streets.

Lin Mo ignored all of this.

He went straight to the church in the center of town.

"You...you...have you come to repent?"

A priest stood nervously at the door, asking questions.

Before Lin Mo could speak, Yin Xue had already burst out laughing.

"Haha, repentance! This is perfect for you! Want to give it a try?"

Yin Xue patted Lin Mo's shoulder, almost laughing himself to death.

Lin Mo looked at the priest helplessly and said, "I'll borrow your blood."

Before the priest could react, the black sword had already pierced through his chest.

Blood splattered on the church floor emitted a red glow.

Seeing this, Yin Xue also became serious. He beckoned to the blood and a fragment of his soul returned.

She instantly felt her energy become much stronger.

"They fused so quickly?"

"That's right, I'm much stronger now than I was back then."

"Then let's go to the next city."

"Wait! Let's buy some more snacks, Mianmian wants some."

"I think you're the one who wants to eat it."

The two chatted as they left Iron Rock City, leaving behind only the town mayor and Iron Chamber Anyu's corpse, who stood there dumbfounded.

……

After leaving Tieyan Town, Lin Mo passed through two more cities of similar size along the official road.

Surprisingly, the guards at both city gates did not ambush or obstruct the attack.

The soldiers checking him saw his striking black robe attire, and even after only a quick glance, they turned pale and waved him through.

The situation was even more pronounced inside the city, with pedestrians giving way and shops half-closed.

"It seems they received orders."

Yin Xue shrugged and said.

Lin Mo was aware of this, so he did not relax his vigilance along the way.

He also hopes that more Dark Guardians will attack him, as he has just broken through level 50 and desperately needs these experience points.