Mortal: I can unlock the card pool by becoming an apprentice to him.

"Cultivating immortality? My husband has really found this path?"

The first person to receive the letter was a beautiful and dignified woman in her thirties.

Seeing the scholarly air about him, Lin Mo immediately guessed his identity.

Second wife, Madam Li... was a well-educated and reasonable woman from a wealthy family, and had no children.

"When did he say he would... be coming back?"

The woman who spoke this time was about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. Although she was beautiful and charming, her face was cold and frosty, like a block of ice.

This is Wang Shi... the personal maid of the former First Madam. Although she has no children, she holds secret power and is deeply trusted by Doctor Mo.

"Tch, I don't think so. If it were really that easy to become a cultivator, Jiayuan City would probably be full of immortals by now."

The last to speak was the Third Madam, Liu. In the original novel, when Doctor Mo mentioned her, he used the words "quite ambitious" and "needs more attention."

Similarly, in the original storyline, after learning of Doctor Mo's death, the others, if not grief-stricken, were at least emotionally unstable, but this teacher's wife was all smiles as if nothing had happened.

It seems there's more to the story.

As Lin Mo thought this, he subconsciously looked up at the other person.

He remembered that the book used extremely exaggerated words such as "bringing disaster to the country and the people" and "making people lose their minds" to describe this woman, which aroused his curiosity.

To his surprise, even though he was prepared, he was still slightly startled by what he saw.

This master's wife was indeed beautiful and charming, especially with her every smile and frown revealing the allure of a charming young woman. No wonder Han Li was so frightened that he lowered his head after just one glance at her.

Seemingly noticing Lin Mo secretly observing her, Liu smiled, her eyes sparkling like a fox spirit that had found its prey.

But the next second, she noticed that Lin Mo's eyes were completely different from those of the people who had been affected by the Heavenly Fox Technique.

The boy's eyes held not a trace of infatuation, but rather a subtle scrutiny.

"Third sister, you should take a look too."

Just then, Li handed over the envelope.

Lin Mo immediately withdrew his gaze and regained his composure.

In his suicide note, he stated that Doctor Mo had miraculously gained access to immortality in a sparsely populated place, becoming a disciple of an immortal, and would not be returning for some time.

As for Lin Mo and the other two, he had other matters to instruct them to handle. If they needed help, the Jingjiao Society was obliged to cooperate fully and not shirk their responsibilities.

The letter went through a series of twists and turns, eventually returning to the hands of the fourth wife, Madam Yan.

"Could you tell us women how you met your husbands and how you became their disciples?"

Yan looked at Lin Mo with a smile on her face.

"There is nothing wrong with that."

Lin Mo cleared his throat and recited his prepared remarks verbatim.

There's nothing to hide about this part.

In addition, since Dr. Mo has been away from home for several years, even some minor issues are easy to explain.

After he finished speaking, Madam Yan nodded, her fingertips tracing the edge of the envelope, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"It seems this time it's for real; my husband has indeed gotten what he wanted."

"As for you... since your husband has other plans, I won't ask any more questions. Just come to me if you need anything."

Seeing this, the other women all smiled and nodded, clearly acknowledging Lin Mo and his companions' identities.

Lin Mo noticed that Liu's smile had faded after she read the letter, and a hint of melancholy appeared on her beautiful face.

Next, the butler they had met before helped Lin Mo and the other two settle in.

As for the official explanation, Madam Yan had already informed Lin Mo that a "disciple of Master Mo" named Wu Jianming, whose background was unknown, was currently living in the mansion. In order not to alert the enemy, their current identity was that of a distant relative of the Third Madam, Madam Liu.

Liu was the younger sister of the Changfeng Sect Master of Quling City. If anyone had doubts, it would be impossible to verify them in a short time.

This arrangement is the safest.

Later that evening, Han Li and Zhang Tie met with Mo Fengwu and Mo Caihuan, who already knew the whole story.

One girl was exceptionally intelligent, while the other was quirky and mischievous. However, it is undeniable that both were beautiful and had their own unique charm.

"Senior brother, could you tell me the story of our father again? Did he mention when he would be coming back next time?"

Although Mo Caihuan is young, she has already learned how to manipulate men through her upbringing.

After a flurry of coquettish pleading, all that was left was to put collars around Han Li and Zhang Tie's necks.

The two naturally felt quite fond of this junior sister they were meeting for the first time, but they remembered Lin Mo's previous instructions that some things should not be said carelessly.

For a time, they found themselves struggling to cope.

In the end, it was Mo Fengwu who came to their rescue, allowing them to flee in disarray.

Meanwhile, Lin Mo strolled leisurely around the mansion.

According to the information he had gathered during their casual conversation, the Jingjiao Society, one of the overlords of Jiayuan City, openly controls legitimate businesses such as grain shops, cloth shops, and canal transport, but also secretly engages in gray areas such as gambling dens and smuggled salt.

If he wanted to sell aged herbs, he would have to deal with the current mistress of the house, Madam Yan.

Suddenly having a batch of old herbs is no simple matter.

This could not only cause price fluctuations, but also attract the attention of other cultivators. After all, Lanzhou is the territory of Ling Shou Shan, one of the seven major sects of Yue Kingdom.

You must think through all the pros and cons beforehand.

Just as he was pondering this, a servant suddenly appeared behind him.

"Young Master Lin, the Third Madam requests your presence in the flower hall, saying she wishes to inquire about the situation at home."

"Third Master's Wife?"

Lin Mo's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this, but he simply nodded and said, "Understood, lead the way."

The servant led him through a winding corridor and finally to the garden in the backyard.

This place is quite secluded; I didn't even see many sentries.

"Young master, you'll arrive if you just follow the path."

After the servant finished speaking, he bowed and quickly retreated.

It was getting dark, and although he couldn't see exactly how many kinds of flowers were blooming in the garden, the fragrant aroma made Lin Mo take a deep breath.

He composed himself and walked slowly along the path.

A few dozen breaths later, a beautifully crafted flower hall built by the water suddenly appeared before them.

Inside the hall was a white jade square table with a pot of wine on it.

A slender hand gently holds the porcelain cup, and with a slight lift of her wrist, she brings the clear, cool wine to her lips.

There sat Liu, the third master's wife, wearing a nightgown. The nightgown was loose and wide, outlining her plump waist.

Two long, jade-like legs were hidden under her clothes, with a glimpse of smooth, glossy skin.

"What's your name again? Lin Mo, right? It's just the two of us here. Tell your master's wife honestly, is everything you've said today true or false?"

Upon meeting, Third Master's wife's voice was as charming as during the day, even carrying a hint of teasing.

But these words startled Lin Mo.

"Master's wife, you are drunk. Every word I answered today is true."

He instinctively lowered his head, avoiding looking into those alluring eyes.

His gaze, however, fell precisely on a pair of bare feet, those feet as white as jade, appearing delicate and petite. The toenails were round and pink, lightly touching the cool ground, exuding a touch of adorable charm.

"Oh? You really don't understand what I mean? I'll only ask you one question: is your husband alive or dead?"

Liu smiled and held her wine glass, her bare feet touching the cold floor, and said softly.