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

At this time, in Qianjin City.

This city was once a hub connecting land and sea.

The former prosperity and tranquility are gone, replaced by a desolate atmosphere.

The teleportation array on the coastline flickered incessantly, with pale blue halos rising and falling, as waves of soldiers clad in silver armor and carrying spears filed out.

The tower patterns engraved on the soldier's armor are clearly visible.

They were all elites of the Holy Kingdom of the Tower.

Not long ago, I received orders to keep track of the villain's movements.

At this time, he was ordered to rush to the aid of Qianjin City and to encircle and suppress Lin Mo.

On the rocks of the coast, a tall and resolute general stood quietly, his heavy black iron armor making him look imposing.

The knuckle duster he gripped tightly in his right hand gleamed with a faint golden light, and a subtle aura of a warrior lingered around his fingertips.

He was Sun Ze, a powerful general of the High Tower Holy Kingdom and a formidable warrior.

Skilled in naval warfare, he once captured several islands for the Holy Kingdom of the Tower and was quite famous throughout the continent.

Gao Tianxiong, standing to the side, had a fawning expression on his face. He held a cup of warm tea in both hands, carefully approached, and bowed as he spoke.

"Senior Sun Ze, the sea breeze is strong. Why don't you go to the City Lord's Mansion to rest for a while?"

Sun Ze's brows furrowed sharply, his eyes turned cold, and his tone carried an unquestionable authority.

"I don't like people calling me by my full name; I prefer to be called by my nickname."

"Yes, yes, yes! It was my mistake!"

Gao Tianxiong nodded and bowed repeatedly, his face full of ingratiating smiles.

"Look at my memory, how could I forget your title of 'Naval King'! Don't worry, I'll arrange for people to clean up the city lord's mansion right away, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Sun Ze ignored his flattery, turned his gaze to the shipyard not far away, and asked in an urgent tone.

"Is the coating on my warship almost finished?"

Gao Tianxiong immediately turned his head and pointed in the direction of the shipyard, where several huge warships were moored, and craftsmen were busy applying coating materials to the hulls, working hard at their peak.

"It'll be quick! The craftsmen are working overtime to finish the coating. In another three hours, all the warships will be coated. Then we can sail out to sea and, together with Lord Tashuk, launch a pincer attack to capture Lin Mo in one fell swoop!"

At this point, Gao Tianxiong rubbed his hands together: "But senior, that's Lin Mo, he's killed three demigods..."

Lin Mo's fearsome reputation had already spread throughout the entire continent, after all, his battle record was simply too outrageous.

Sun Ze scoffed, "Killed three demigods? Someone witnessed it firsthand. It was a hero from decades ago who killed the three demigods. It had absolutely nothing to do with Lin Mo."

At this point, Sun Ze looked at Haiyang and said, "He's nothing but a petty opportunist. What kind of ability could someone like that have?"

Gao Tianxiong nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, you're right."

Just as Sun Ze was about to give some instructions, a flippant voice suddenly came from behind him, breaking the tense atmosphere.

"Wow, what a commotion! What's happened?"

Upon hearing the voice, everyone turned to look and saw a tall, thin man slowly walking towards them.

He was dressed in a black brocade robe with gold patterns embroidered on the collar, the attire of an official of the human empire.

Upon seeing this uniform, the soldiers of the Holy Kingdom of the Tower present instantly changed their expressions, stood up, gripped their weapons tightly, and became wary.

The person who came was none other than He Yuan.

He was once the top alchemist of the Holy Ancient Empire.

Now he is Lin Mo's capable assistant.

He was also a core accomplice who "rebelled" alongside Lin Mo.

Sun Ze's eyebrows shot up instantly, his right hand gripped the knuckle duster tighter, the golden light intensified, and his tone turned icy.

"We are currently besieging your emperor Lin Mo. Since you have walked right into our trap, we might as well capture you as well, saving us the trouble."

He Yuan, however, didn't seem to care at all. A faint smile appeared on his face as he gently shook the envelope in his hand, his tone calm and unhurried.

"In war, messengers are not to be killed. I am just a messenger, and besides..."

He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over all the soldiers present, the smile on his lips growing increasingly playful.

"I'm afraid the number of you isn't enough, is it?"

"Arrogant!"

Sun Ze snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain.

Gao Tianxiong immediately stepped forward, head held high, speaking arrogantly.

"Stop putting on airs! We have more than just these people; we've also contacted Tashuk, the emperor of the Merfolk, a true demigod! Once he brings that demon Lin Mo here, bound hand and foot, you rebels will all die without a burial place!"

Upon hearing this, He Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He gently shook his head, walked leisurely to the rocks by the sea, stood quietly, looked at the deep sea, and spoke with a firm tone.

"How could you heroes possibly know His Majesty's strength? Even the demigod Tashuk is no match for His Majesty."

"Hahaha! Trying to stay calm!"

Sun Ze scoffed, his tone undisguisedly sarcastic.

"Let's see if you're still so stubborn when Lin Mo is brought here by Tashuk!"

Gao Tianxiong echoed him, his face full of smugness.

"Exactly! He Yuan, stop fooling yourself! That demon is only level 79. Once we capture Lin Mo, you'll be next. I'll see if you, a top-tier alchemist, can withstand a punch from Senior 'Naval King'!"

He Yuan did not refute, but stood quietly by the sea with a faint smile on his face.

He seemed oblivious to their mockery, his eyes filled with composure and confidence.

Having followed Lin Mo for so long, he had already witnessed Lin Mo's strength. Gao Tianxiong and Sun Ze were nothing but clowns in front of Lin Mo.

As for that demigod tower Shuk, he believed that His Majesty Lin Mo could handle it.

The group waited for about an hour.

Just then, countless bubbles began to rise from the seabed.

Strings of bubbles rose from the sea surface, making a "glug-glug" sound.

Ripples gradually appeared on the sea surface, as if something was rapidly rising to the surface.

"They're here! It must be Tashuk bringing Lin Mo up here!"

Gao Tianxiong's eyes lit up, and he immediately gripped his weapon, shouting excitedly.

"Everyone, get ready! Capture Lin Mo, and there will be a hefty reward!"

Sun Ze tensed up instantly, his aura of a warrior surging, the golden light on his knuckle duster almost dazzling. He stared at the sea, his tone icy.

"Lin Mo, this time I'm sure you won't escape!"

The soldiers of the Holy Kingdom of the Tower present also raised their weapons, ready for battle, their faces full of excitement and anticipation.

In their view, Lin Mo was already theirs for the taking; with the help of a demigod, he would surely be easily captured.

All we need to do is take him back to the Holy Kingdom of the Tower and let him face trial.

This is the achievement of killing a demon king! From now on, we'll have no worries about food and clothing!

Only He Yuan remained standing by the reef, his expression serene.

He even raised his hand to gently pat the dust off his body and straighten his clothes.

The smile on his lips grew even gentler, and his eyes were full of anticipation, as if he were waiting for his king to return in triumph.