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

At the Lu Family Manor, in the martial arts training ground.

The third bodyguard, clutching his reddened forearm, retreated with a wry smile.

"Miss Lu, your skills are impressive. I concede defeat."

Lu Linglong flicked her wrist, causing her pink pigtails to sway, her breathing only slightly erratic.

"Thank you for the concession."

She slightly raised her chin, like a little tiger that had just won a fight.

The bodyguards nearby remained silent.

One kills three.

And it was a very easy win.

Lu Qing, with his hands behind his back, nodded slightly: "You didn't slack off, did you?"

"Of course, I work very hard."

Lu Linglong snorted and turned to look at the two remaining people in the group.

"Who else?"

Lin Mo stood still and quietly exhaled a breath of stale air.

He wasn't afraid.

The power within my dantian is still churning.

The pure internal energy accumulated over a century is like a sea pressing down on the body; with the slightest movement, the limbs and bones heat up.

He tried to push the heat down.

It can be suppressed.

It can also be mobilized.

Lin Mo felt reassured.

I was just thinking of running away.

It's different now.

Monthly salary of 30,000.

Meals and accommodation included.

Five social insurances and one housing fund.

This job is a must-have.

The last applicant next to him, seeing that he hadn't moved, whispered, "Hey buddy, you go first?"

Lin Mo nodded: "Okay."

He took off his slightly wrinkled black suit, folded it carefully, and placed it on the bench.

He wasn't fast, but he was very focused.

He then stepped onto the lawn.

All eyes immediately turned to them.

Compared to the burly men in front of him, Lin Mo really didn't look like a bodyguard.

Not thin, but not muscular either.

The white shirt was pilling a bit, and the cuffs were faded from washing, making him look more like a recent graduate, a miserable office worker who works overtime every day.

Lu Linglong looked him up and down, crossed her arms, and couldn't help but say:

"Dude, you saw it yourself, I hit you pretty hard. Don't try to be brave with your physique. If you end up in the hospital, even 30,000 yuan a month won't be enough to cover your hospital fees."

Lu Qing also frowned slightly.

This young man looks too ordinary.

He was so ordinary that he didn't even seem like an extraordinary person.

He was about to call a halt when Lin Mo respectfully cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Miss Lu, it's impossible for me to abstain."

"This job includes meals and accommodation, and also provides social insurance and housing fund benefits, with a monthly salary of 30,000 yuan. It's really important to me right now."

Lin Mo's tone was extremely sincere.

"So I have to fight for this bodyguard position today."

The defeated bodyguards were all stunned.

The burly man, clutching his back, couldn't help but say, "Brother, 30,000 yuan isn't enough to risk your life, is it?"

The man who practiced Iron Wire Fist also offered a word of advice: "Making money is one thing, but your life is more important."

The way they looked at Lin Mo was as if they were looking at someone who was obsessed with money.

Lu Linglong tilted her head and shook it.

"Fine, you want money, right? I'll go easy on you."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stomped her foot hard.

boom!

The grass trembled.

Lu Linglong darted to Lin Mo's side like a swallow, twisted her waist, and unleashed a whip kick.

call!

Leg wind tears the air apart.

She held back her strength with that kick, so it wouldn't cripple him, but if it had landed, he would definitely be bedridden for half a month.

The bodyguards instinctively held their breath, as if they could already see Lin Mo flying out of the room.

But Lin Mo didn't back down.

He could tell that Lu Linglong had held back.

So he only channeled a wisp of internal energy and pressed it down on his side waist.

Don't try to tough it out.

Just unleash your energy.

The next instant, the whip kick landed.

boom!

A dull, loud bang exploded.

Lu Linglong's expression changed on the spot.

wrong!

The feeling of her kick was nothing like that of flesh and blood.

There was no vibration in the bones or flesh, nor was there any force causing it to recoil.

It felt more like slamming your foot into a solid steel wall.

It is both heavy and stable.

Her kick was completely swallowed up the moment it hit the target.

"What?"

Lu Linglong's eyes widened suddenly.

Before she could react, the force suddenly jolted.

boom!

A dull, jarring recoil surged back up my calf.

Lu Linglong gasped in surprise, her right leg went numb instantly, and she stumbled back several steps.

The soles of my shoes carved two grooves in the grass before I could barely keep my footing.

The training ground was deathly quiet.

The bodyguards stood there with their mouths open, unable to utter a word for a long time.

"Holy crap... Miss Lu was knocked back?"

"This guy just said he was doing this on impulse for a monthly salary of 30,000!"

The last applicant who didn't get to go on stage swallowed hard, silently pulled back the foot he had taken half a step out, and obediently shrank back into the crowd.

Lu Qing suddenly took half a step forward, his eyes darkening.

Such profound cultivation.

That power was suppressed very deeply, like Qi, but even deeper than ordinary Qi.

Most importantly, that attack only knocked Linglong back, but didn't injure her bones or muscles.

It can release, and it can also hold back.

This is not simply brute force.

Lu Linglong looked down at her still numb calves, then looked up and stared intently at Lin Mo.

"What did you just do?"

Lin Mo answered honestly, "I didn't do anything. I was just standing there, and you kicked me."

Lu Linglong: "..."

Why does that sound so infuriating?

She took a deep breath, her eyes becoming completely serious.

"Fine, you're trying to fool me, huh? I don't believe you!"

Before she finished speaking, she rushed forward again.

This time the speed was even faster, with both hands in front and behind, clearly preparing to test the waters before changing tactics.

But as soon as she moved, Lin Mo moved too.

There are no fancy moves.

It's simply taking a step.

But in everyone's eyes, this move was ridiculously fast.

They only felt a blur before their eyes, and Lin Mo, without even a slight ripple of his clothes, was still in the same spot one moment, and the next he was right next to Lu Linglong.

Lu Qing's pupils contracted slightly.

Lu Linglong was startled.

Oops!

She reacted very quickly, instinctively bending her elbow and pushing backward.

But Lin Mo's palm suddenly sank, lightly brushing away her strength, and then casually placed his hand on her wrist.

Lu Linglong used her shoulders, elbows, and waist to exert force simultaneously, trying to use the momentum to break free.

But Lin Mo's force was too heavy.

It's like blocking all her points of leverage in advance.

Clench your wrist.

Shoulder press.

Don't elbow me.

The movements were clean and efficient.

They were all the most basic grappling techniques found in secondhand bookstores.

Even the most ordinary moves become virtually unbeatable in terms of speed, power, and angle when enhanced by a century's worth of internal energy.

"Click."

A soft sound.

Lu Linglong's arms were twisted behind her back.

Lin Mo stood behind her, one hand on her wrist and the other on her shoulder.

The force wasn't heavy, but it perfectly blocked all her points of exertion.

Lu Linglong froze.

Her ears turned bright red instantly.

She tried to break free, but couldn't.

Even the slightest movement makes my shoulders ache so much they feel like they're about to dislocate.

The audience was silent.

The young lady of the Lu family, who had just been dominating the battlefield and defeating three opponents single-handedly, was subdued in one move by this young man who looked like a corporate slave.

Lin Mo quickly released his grip and politely took a half-step back.

"Miss Lu, you flatter me."

Lu Linglong turned around and stared at him, both embarrassed and angry.

"What kind of approach is this?"

Lin Mo thought for a moment: "Capture."

Lu Linglong's face tightened, her cheeks puffed out: "I know it's a grappling technique, but can a regular grappling technique really immobilize me?"

Lin Mo added, "Um...maybe I was a little too strong."

Lu Linglong's eyes widened: "You call this 'slightly'?"

Lin Mo didn't respond.

He immediately flashed a standard, sincere business smile and turned to look at Lu Qing.

"Does this mean I passed the interview?"

"Can we sign the contract this afternoon?"

"Please put all the details, such as meals and accommodation, and the five social insurances and one housing fund, in a written contract and write them clearly."

The entire audience: "..."

Everyone almost lost their composure.

The aura of a master he had just exuded was completely shattered by those few words.

Lu Linglong was completely numb.

She had just been subdued with one move when the other party turned around and started nagging about her social insurance and housing fund.

Is there anything else in this person's mind besides money?

Lu Qing remained silent for a moment, looking at Lin Mo with a deep gaze.

Are you short of money?

Lin Mo nodded, his sincerity evident: "We're really short of staff. We're almost at our rent payment deadline, so this job is really important to me."

Lu Linglong was still unconvinced and interjected, "You're clearly that strong, so why were you pretending to be an ordinary person? You definitely weren't telling the truth!"

Lu Qing didn't respond to her question, but continued, "Lin Mo, right? Which school of martial arts did you follow?"

"There is no sect."

"Passed down in the family?"

"No, not at all."

"Then where did you get all these skills?"

Lin Mo remained expressionless: "I practiced it myself."

"Practice on your own? And you've gotten this good?"

Lu Linglong hummed.

"Dad, he's absolutely talking nonsense!"

Lin Mo immediately stood at attention and declared, "But I am definitely honest, law-abiding, obedient, and will not cause trouble. I have high professional ethics."

He spoke with absolute certainty.

After all, the system rules are there.

During working hours, stay within 100 meters of the employer.

I will never take the initiative to sell a product or service after get off work unless the compensation has been agreed upon.

In Lin Mo's mind, working for free was worse than being beaten.

Lu Qing stared at him for several seconds.

This kid's strength is strangely powerful; it's hard to say whether putting him in the Lu family would be a good or bad thing.

But judging from his stubbornness regarding the salary contract, it doesn't seem like he's faking it.

A skilled but greedy person seeking comfort is always easier to deal with than a madman with ulterior motives.

Anything that can be solved with money is not a problem for the Lu family.

Lu Qing asked, "If Linglong is in danger, can you protect her?"

Lin Mo thought for a moment and didn't say anything definitive.

"It's within the normal working range, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

Lu Qing raised an eyebrow: "Within the normal working scope?"

Lin Mo explained earnestly, "If the contract states that I will be on duty during the day, then I will definitely be there. But for unexpected events late at night, temporary assignments, or high-risk tasks outside the contract, it's best to discuss compensation in advance. Clear rules are essential for a long-term partnership."

Lu Linglong was stunned.

"No, you're just a bodyguard, why are you talking like a corporate legal counsel?"

Lin Mo sighed: "I've learned my lesson the hard way before, so I value the spirit of contracts more."

Lu Qing was speechless.

This guy's abilities are ridiculously high, but all he talks about is his contract salary.

That's strange.

But it's also very realistic.

"Try it for a month first."

Lu Qing finally spoke.

"During this period, you will be responsible for accompanying Linglong during the day and staying in the outer courtyard. The Lu family will re-examine your background, and someone will be keeping an eye on you. If there are no problems, you will be promoted to a full-fledged employee."

Lin Mo's eyes lit up, and he nodded: "Of course."

He paused, then quickly followed up, "Won't the probationary period salary be reduced?"

Lu Qing rubbed his temples: "...I won't fight."

Lin Mo stood up straight instantly.

"Thank you, boss! I will definitely work hard, arrive on time, and do my job responsibly. I will never leave early."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the temporary mission: Successfully joining Lu Linglong's personal bodyguard!]

[Daily check-in feature is now officially launched!]

[Friendly reminder: Please cherish your job, arrive and leave work on time, refuse unpaid overtime, and be an excellent employee.]

Hearing this prompt in his mind, which sounded like a union propaganda slogan, Lin Mo's lips curled up wildly, and he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

Lu Linglong looked at him suspiciously.

"What's wrong with you now?"

Lin Mo immediately snapped out of it: "It's nothing, I just found a job, I'm happy."

"snort."

Lu Linglong turned her head away.

He might say he was unconvinced, but inside he was still seething.

She lost.

They lost completely.

What's most infuriating is that the other person acted like a corporate slave who just wanted to find a job from beginning to end.

Looking at the two of them, Lu Qing suddenly felt that the bodyguards they had chosen were quite interesting.

He beckoned to the butler.

"Take him to complete the onboarding process."

The butler strode over, his attitude noticeably more serious.

"Mr. Lin, please come with me to the hospital to register. The contract, address, and document verification will all be done at the same time."

Lin Mo had only taken two steps when he suddenly remembered something and turned back to look at Lu Qing.

"Mr. Lu, let me double-check. Does the extra work done outside of the contract count as overtime?"

Lu Linglong exploded.

"You haven't even officially started working yet, and you're already thinking about overtime pay?"

Lin Mo stated confidently, "Confirming in advance avoids disputes. Clearly explaining the rules is beneficial for everyone."

Lu Qing nodded: "Yes. Overtime pay for any extra work outside the contract will be calculated separately."

Lin Mo was satisfied.

"Then I'm all set."

Lu Linglong gritted her teeth: "You'd better really have as much professional ethics as you say!"

Lin Mo smiled at her.

"Don't worry, I'm a professional when it comes to getting things done for money."

Lu Linglong was about to say something when she suddenly narrowed her eyes.

"No, that last game doesn't count. I wasn't serious. We'll play another game after you finish your onboarding."

Lin Mo paused, turned around, and politely asked, "Is this... part of the work arrangement?"

Lu Linglong was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Lin Mo's smile was genuine.

"If it's the boss's arrangement, I'll fully cooperate."

"If it's a private sparring match..."

He paused for a moment.

"That'll be a different price."

Lu Linglong's face instantly darkened.

"Lin! Mo!"

Lin Mo waved her hand dismissively.

"Yes, boss."

After saying that, he didn't turn around and raised his hand to the butler.

"Let's go, housekeeper, let's sign the paper contract first."

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