One person: Lu family bodyguard, who shattered Longhu Mountain with a single palm strike.

"It was definitely you! You were the one who ambushed me!"

Wang Bing, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, struggled to get up from the ground.

He was breathing heavily, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Lin Mo, his trembling fingers almost poking Lin Mo's nose.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere on the other side of the cliff instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Wang Ai and Lü Ci's gazes also fell on Lin Mo, the inconspicuous young bodyguard, with different expressions.

Before Lin Mo could speak, Lu Linglong couldn't stand it any longer. She stepped in front of Lin Mo, her pretty face frosty.

"Wang Bing, stop spouting nonsense!" Lu Linglong retorted angrily, hands on her hips. "It's your own fault for not being capable enough. You insisted on jumping just to show off, and ended up almost falling off the cliff because you weren't strong enough! Instead of reflecting on your own mistakes, you're blaming others for trying to scam you?"

Lu Linglong said this with complete confidence, because she had just been standing next to Lin Mo.

The two were only half a meter apart, and she didn't even notice the slightest fluctuation of Qi on Lin Mo's body.

She didn't even notice Lin Mo making a move, so she can confidently say that Lin Mo wasn't the culprit.

"You're talking nonsense!" Wang Bing gritted his teeth, his features contorted with rage. "Just now, I was in mid-air, and a strange force clearly hit me! Lu Linglong, you're in cahoots with this guy, of course you'll speak up for him, you can't believe a word you say!"

As Wang Ai listened to her great-grandson's accusations, the smile on her face vanished completely, and the fat on her cheeks twitched slightly.

He turned to look at Lu Jin, who was walking slowly towards him, his tone carrying an undisguised question: "Old Lu, what's going on with your bodyguard?"

Lu Jin stood with his hands behind his back, meeting Wang Ai's gloomy gaze without flinching, and retorted without flinching, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with my bodyguard?"

Lu Jin's lips curled into a mocking smile as he continued, "Old Wang, or do you really think... that a young man in his early twenties could have acted so silently over there, right under our noses, not only making Wang Bing fall off the cliff, but also breaking through your Divine Paint technique from a distance?"

Upon hearing these words, Wang Ai's plump face twitched violently.

Yes!

The ink-line rope that just wrapped around Wang Bing was a divine painting technique personally performed by Wang Ai.

The ink line was incredibly strong, yet it was abruptly severed in mid-air.

Most importantly, even he himself couldn't see where the force came from, and couldn't even feel the slightest trace of leaking Qi!

Even a young bodyguard in his twenties, who has been cultivating since birth, could not possibly possess such extraordinary abilities to pull off such a deceptive trick in front of the three powerful figures.

Wang Ai was immediately filled with doubt. Although he was protective of his own, he had not lost his mind and did not believe for a second that this was Lin Moqian's.

He turned to look at Lü Ci beside him and asked in a low voice, "Old Lü, you were close by just now, did you see what happened?"

Lu Ci narrowed his single eye slightly, first giving Lu Jin a deep look, then scanning Lin Mo with a searching gaze, and finally slowly shaking his head.

"I didn't see it." Lu Ci's tone was somewhat heavy. "The way your ink rope broke was too suspicious, yet I couldn't find the slightest trace of human intervention."

Lu Ci paused, his voice deepening, "Old Wang, if that evil wind and hidden force weren't a natural accident, then it can only mean one thing. The person who acted in secret... their methods are extremely skillful, so skillful that they far surpass those of all of us present!"

Upon hearing Lü Ci's deduction, Wang Ai's eyebrows shot up sharply.

In a flash, a terrifying thought flashed through Wang Ai's mind, causing his face to turn deathly pale and even his hand holding the cane to tremble slightly.

Not only Wang Ai, but Lü Ci also clearly thought of the same thing.

The old man's face twitched twice, and his originally gloomy and ruthless expression instantly disappeared, with even a hint of fear appearing in his eyes.

They all recalled the earth-shattering lightning tribulation phenomenon that had occurred a few days ago on the back mountain of Longhu Mountain!

That "peerless master" who forcibly interrupted the process of ascension and could resonate with heaven and earth, whose cultivation was unfathomable, was hidden in the Celestial Master's Mansion!

Could it be that... Wang Bing's careless remarks just now angered that expert who happened to be passing by?

Did a wise person casually offer a small lesson?

If that being were to make a move, let alone silently severing the divine path, even if they were to chop Wang Bing into charcoal on the spot, they wouldn't dare utter a single word!

Looking at the ever-changing expressions on the two old men's faces, Lu Jin knew perfectly well what they were imagining.

He suppressed a laugh, deliberately sighed, and added sarcastically, "Ah, it seems that Longhu Mountain is truly a place where hidden talents abound. Perhaps some reclusive masters on this mountain think we're too noisy and are making fun of us juniors."

Upon hearing this, both Wang Ai and Lü Ci fell silent.

The two exchanged a glance, both able to see the surprise and uncertainty in each other's eyes, and dared not delve any further into the topic.

But Wang Bing, standing to the side, had no idea what his master was worried about.

All he knew was that he had almost been smashed to pieces, and now, consumed by rage, he pointed at Lin Mo and cursed him again.

"What kind of bullshit master! It's him! Grandpa, it's this lowly bodyguard who tried to harm me! Kill him and avenge me!" Wang Bing shouted like a madman, even trying to roll up his sleeves and charge forward.

"Shut up!"

Before Wang Bing could rush out, Wang Ai suddenly stepped forward and covered Wang Bing's mouth with such force that she almost dislocated Wang Bing's jaw.

"Ugh—" Wang Bing stared wide-eyed at his great-grandfather, who had always doted on him, incredulously.

Wang Ai's face was ashen, and she reprimanded in a low voice, "Alright! That's enough for today. This was an accident, a misunderstanding! Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"

Wang Bing's eyes were filled with shock and grievance, his expression seeming to say: "Grandpa, what are you saying? I almost lost my life just now, and you're just going to let this go like this?!"

Just as Wang Bing was struggling desperately, Lü Ci also spoke up coldly: "Alright, Wang Bing, listen to your great-grandfather, go to the back mountain first, we can talk about it later, don't make a fuss here."

Wang Bing was usually arrogant and domineering, and he didn't listen to anyone, but he listened to his elders Wang Ai and Lü Ci.

Seeing that his two most beloved bosses had both expressed their opinions at the same time, and with such solemn expressions, he was deeply moved.

Even if Wang Bing was stupid, he realized that there was probably some hidden story behind this.

He could only shut his mouth with a grim expression, glare at Lin Mo with resentment, and turn to leave with Wang Ai and Lü Ci.

Although Lü Gong, who was following behind, looked completely bewildered, he could only silently keep up.

However, they had only taken two steps when Lu Jin's unhurried voice came from behind them.

"stop."

The group suddenly stopped in their tracks. Wang Ai and Lü Ci turned around at the same time, frowning as they looked at Lu Jin.

Lu Jin's smile vanished, her eyes sharpening: "Old Wang, you think you can just leave like that?"

"Your precious great-grandson just slandered my descendant out of thin air, and you don't even offer an apology? Is this how the Wang family teaches its juniors manners?"

Wang Bing turned around in astonishment, pointing to his own nose as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world: "You want me to apologize to a bodyguard who's just doing a job for money? Does he deserve it?!"

Wang Ai was also getting angry. She frowned and said, "Old Lu, we all know it was just a misunderstanding. Since nothing's wrong, why are you making such a big deal out of a stranger?"

"Misunderstanding?" Lu Jin sneered, standing ramrod straight. "Although I hired this bodyguard, since he's with me, he's a member of the Lu family, practically a junior to me."

"Even if we take a step back and assume he's not my descendant, shouldn't your grandson apologize for making such vicious and baseless accusations against someone?"

Wang Ai's face was so gloomy it could drip water.

Wang Bing was even more indignant, stubbornly shouting, "Why should I apologize! He's just a lowly bodyguard, how dare he make me bow down? Lu Jin, don't bully me too much!"

Lu Jin glanced at Wang Bing indifferently.

That cold gaze sent a chill down Wang Bing's spine.

If this Wang were not a member of the Lu family, Lu Jin would have slapped him to death long ago, given his arrogant and reckless behavior.

But Lu Jin didn't make a move. Instead, he focused his gaze back on Wang Ai and Lü Ci, his tone forceful: "What do you two have to say?"

Wang Ai's fingers, gripping the cane tightly, turned white from the force.

He was extremely unwilling to let his grandson suffer such humiliation. Wang Bing had almost lost his life just now, and now he had to bow his head and apologize to someone. This was even more painful than being slapped in the face.

However, before Wang Ai could react, Lü Ci sighed.

"Alright, Lao Wang." Lu Ci lowered his voice and said in a tone that only the two of them could understand, "This is Longhu Mountain. If we disturb the being on the mountain and get into trouble, it won't be something that can be resolved with just an apology."

After saying that, Lü Ci turned to Wang Bing and commanded in an unquestionable manner, "Wang Bing, apologize."

Wang Bing was shocked and looked abruptly at Wang Ai, hoping that his grandfather could speak up for him.

However, Wang Ai just kept a straight face, gritted her teeth, looked away from him, and didn't say a word to stop him.

This silence is nothing short of a tacit compromise.

Wang Bing felt as if his whole world had collapsed.

He couldn't understand why the Grandfather and Master Lü, who usually roamed freely in the world of supernatural beings, would be forced to this point by a lousy bodyguard!

But he dared not disobey his elders.

Wang Bing gritted his teeth so hard they rattled, almost drawing blood from his lips.

He turned around with difficulty to face Lin Mo, lowered his head in humiliation, and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth:

"I'm sorry. I misread it."

Seeing this scene, Lin Mo, who was standing to the side, was also filled with emotion.

He hadn't expected that old man Lu Jin would be so protective of his own, insisting on standing up for him.

After all, in many people's eyes, bodyguards are just tools for getting paid.

This further increased Lin Mo's positive feelings towards the Lu family.

Meeting Wang Bing's murderous glare, Lin Mo waved his hand magnanimously: "It's alright, young people are bound to be blind. Just be more careful next time you go out, after all, you can't always be this lucky."

Lin Mo appeared calm and collected on the surface, but inside he was frantically trying to suppress his laughter.

This is so much fun!

He was the one who unleashed those invisible forces, almost turning this spoiled brat into a pulp, but in the end, the other person had to bow and apologize to him, the culprit, feeling humiliated.

This bodyguard is incredibly valuable in terms of emotional impact!

Hearing Lin Mo's mockery, Wang Bing felt a surge of humiliation.

He couldn't stand it any longer. He turned around abruptly, without saying a word, and ran like a madman towards the meeting place on the back mountain.

"Grandson! Slow down!"

Wang Ai cried out in distress. Before leaving, he glared at Lin Mo with an extremely cold gaze before hurriedly following him.

Lu Ci didn't linger. He gave Lin Mo and Lu Jin a meaningful look, snorted coldly, and strode away with Lu Gong.

The atmosphere on the cliff only eased again after the group's figures completely disappeared into the depths of the bamboo forest.

Seeing Wang Ai's embarrassed expression, Lu Jin couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter.

He turned around, his sharp eyes scanning Lin Mo up and down, his voice low and filled with a mix of teasing and certainty.

"Alright, Lin Mo, tell me the truth. Was that strange wind on the cliff just now your doing?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong turned her head in surprise, staring at Lin Mo with eyes full of curiosity.

Lin Mo's expression control was impeccable. He touched his nose, put on an innocent and guileless look, and asked blankly, "Mr. Lu, what are you talking about? I'm just a bodyguard responsible for carrying bags. That's dozens of meters away. How could I possibly have that ability?"

"Hahaha!" Lu Jin pointed at Lin Mo, laughing even more heartily. "Alright, alright, if you didn't know, you didn't know. You did a good job acting!"

Lu Jin didn't intend to expose him.

All he knew was that the bodyguard he had hired for 100,000 yuan was an inexhaustible treasure trove.

"Let's go, Linglong, Lin Mo." Lu Jin was in high spirits, and with a flick of her sleeve, she said, "The Luo Tian Grand Ceremony is about to begin. Let's go and join in the fun!"

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I'd love to receive some small gifts from my godfathers!