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

Chapter 22: Boss, do you want to renew your security package?

There was silence under the big tree for a few seconds.

Lu Jin did not urge him.

Lu Lin was still sitting on the lawn adjusting her breathing, but her ears had already quietly perked up.

Even Lu Linglong subconsciously shut her mouth.

She was all too familiar with Lin Mo's expression.

If this guy suddenly gets serious, it's probably not because he's going to fight, but because he's going to start calculating money.

As expected, Lin Mo put away his professional smile and looked as serious as if he were discussing a project worth hundreds of millions.

"Elder Lu, Young Master Lu's breakthrough is no small matter."

"The second level of the Reverse Rebirth Triple System is not low-risk. Since it is a specialized service, we cannot quote a price arbitrarily. We must clearly explain the fees and responsibilities."

As he spoke, he took out his newly bought Xiaomi phone from his pocket and skillfully opened the memo app.

Long, slender fingers flew across the screen, their knuckles distinct, their movements clean and efficient.

Lu Linglong originally wanted to continue to argue with him, but when her gaze fell on Lin Mo's lowered eyebrows, she suddenly stopped talking.

This guy usually smiles like a shrewd businessman.

When they get really serious, their eyes are incredibly clear.

Especially when the sunlight falls on his profile, his calm and almost reliable demeanor is so captivating that it's hard to look away.

Lu Linglong's ears suddenly felt hot, and she immediately turned her face away.

Pooh.

Reliable my foot!

He's clearly ripping off his own grandfather!

"What are you going to do now?" Lu Linglong looked at him warily.

"Make a budget."

Lin Mo didn't even look up, then cleared his throat and looked at Lu Jin.

"First, the tutoring fee. The second level of the Reverse Life Triple is not ordinary sparring; it's a specialized technical service. Quoting too low would be disrespectful to Young Master Lu, so the base price is ten thousand."

"The second item is the danger control fee. During the breakthrough, Lu Shao's true qi might backfire, go berserk, or cause a qi deviation. I need to keep a close eye on him and intervene to suppress it at any time. This fee is eight thousand, not expensive, right?"

"Thirdly, risk disclaimer. As long as I follow the procedures, if I fail to pass the test and Lu Shao vomits blood, suffers meridian damage, or is unable to get out of bed for a short period of time, I will not be liable for medical expenses or compensation for mental distress."

Lu Lin immediately said, "That's no problem. I endured the injury myself, so I'll take responsibility for it."

Lin Mo gave Lu Lin a look that said, "The client is very sensible."

"Young Master Lu has a strong sense of contractual responsibility."

He continued scrolling down.

"Fourthly, liability for site damage should be excluded. The breach will definitely affect the lawn, paving stones, and even the artificial rockery. The subsequent repair bills should not be charged to me, nor should they be deducted from my salary."

Lu Linglong almost spat out a mouthful of chilled watermelon juice.

"Are you worried that the Lu family will dock your salary?"

Lin Mo grinned at Lu Linglong.

"Ms. Lu, taking precautions is a basic quality of a mature professional."

Lu Linglong gritted her teeth.

The butler standing next to him also stared wide-eyed.

He had worked for the Lu family for most of his life, and this was the first time he had ever seen someone dare to settle accounts with the Tenth Elder in such detail.

Lin Mo paused, then added another blow.

"Finally, there's a stress compensation allowance."

"If you, Elder Lu, were to be watching from the sidelines, I would have to bear the psychological pressure of the Ten Elders supervising me on-site. This is very energy-consuming, so I would need to charge an extra five thousand."

Lu Jin felt a throbbing in his temple.

He stared at Lin Mo for a long time before finally unable to hold back and said, "This isn't sparring; this is a billing statement!"

"Mr. Lu, this is the service details and the division of responsibilities."

Lin Mo corrected him very seriously.

"Clear details are essential for long-term cooperation."

Lu Linglong sneered, "Why don't you just give me the total price? Do you have to read it out item by item to make yourself seem professional?"

Lin Mo shook his head.

"Ms. Lu, money can be earned, but not in a shady way."

"Considering that Mr. Lu is a long-term customer and has a good payment habit, I'll offer a friendly package price."

Upon hearing the words "friendship price," Lu Linglong immediately looked incredulous.

"These three words sound terrifying coming from your mouth."

"Specialized training for passing the test, 100,000 per session."

Lin Mo's tone was very steady.

"Including all the services mentioned above and a complete customs clearance process."

"If additional situations arise during the course, such as an attack by an external enemy, a severe outburst of true qi, or the need for me to use power beyond the scope of the teaching, that's a different story."

Lu Linglong was completely stunned, staring at him in disbelief.

"Is 100,000 a separate matter?"

Lin Mo sighed.

"Miss Lu, the 100,000 yuan is for a breakthrough opportunity, not for my life."

Lu Jin did not speak immediately.

He glanced at Lu Lin, who was still meditating.

He had clearly seen that half-breath of perfectly harmonious white energy just now.

The threshold of the second level of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Realm is not something anyone can easily reach.

For the Lu family, spending 100,000 yuan to buy a real opportunity is something they shouldn't even hesitate about.

Lu Jin asked in a deep voice, "How confident are you?"

Lin Mo thought for a moment and didn't make his statement completely.

"If Young Master Lu continues to maintain his current intensity these next few days and remains stable on the day of the breakthrough, I am 70% confident that he will truly make it into the second level."

70%?!

Lu Jin was shocked; this was an extremely absurd probability.

Back in the day, countless fellow disciples in the Sanyi Sect suffered permanent disabilities or were even unable to cultivate for the rest of their lives in their efforts to break through to the second level.

A 70% success rate is incredibly high!

A moment later, he nodded directly.

"Alright, I agree. 100,000 it is. When do we start?"

Lin Mo turned off his phone screen, and a warm smile instantly appeared on his face.

"We'll schedule it once Young Master Lu finishes his meditation."

"Old Master Lu is very generous."

Lu Linglong stood to the side, increasingly feeling that something was amiss.

The contract clearly states that he is her personal bodyguard.

As a result, Lin Mo taught Lu Lin in the morning, picked up Xu Xiang's outsourced work in the evening, and now his great-grandfather also had to arrange a special training program for his cousin.

She, the core employer, was ironically relegated to the sidelines.

"Lin Mo".

Lu Linglong crossed her arms, her tone very displeased.

"Aren't you missing the point?"

"And what about me?"

"Why am I listed lower than Xu Xiang in your business list?"

Lin Mo put away his phone, stood up straight, and spoke calmly.

"Miss Lu, please don't have that misconception."

"During working hours, as long as you are within my area of ​​responsibility, your basic security services will always be the top priority."

"If someone hits you, I'll shield you."

"There's an assassin. I'm done for."

"From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as long as I am on duty, you are my first priority for protection."

At this point, Lin Mo took a small half-step forward.

The distance suddenly became shorter.

Lu Linglong could even see the dappled sunlight reflected in his eyes and hear the slight smile that came through his lowered voice.

She instinctively held her breath, her fingertips gripping the cup tightly.

This guy...

Why are you suddenly so close?

Lin Mo suddenly revealed a bright and sincere smile.

Lu Linglong was stunned for a moment.

My heart skipped a beat for no reason.

The next second, Lin Mo spoke gently:

"Of course, if you need additional emotional support, a sense of security, nighttime response, or private combat training in addition to personal safety, then that would be considered an added-value service."

"You'll have to pay more."

The slight emotion in Lu Linglong's eyes vanished instantly.

She glared at Lin Mo through gritted teeth, then grabbed a nearby cushion and threw it at him.

"Are you obsessed with money?!"

Lin Mo took half a step back and tilted his head to the side.

The cushion brushed past his ear, carrying a faint, sweet scent.

He reached out and caught it steadily, then bent down and placed the pillow back beside Lu Linglong.

The movements were as natural as if he were casually handling a work tool.

Lu Linglong's shoulders stiffened slightly as he suddenly approached.

Lin Mo, seemingly oblivious, said seriously, "Pillow attacks are not charged for now, but continuous attacks fall under the 'sparring' category."

Lu Linglong laughed in exasperation.

"You still dare to hide?"

"I've recently come up with a security package; you might want to take a look."

Lin Mo calmly opened the memo.

"Basic version, available for priority reading on WeChat after get off work, offers brief emotional comfort, 500 yuan per night."

"Enhanced version, arrives within ten minutes of any incident after get off work, focusing on physical security, 3,000 a night."

"Premium Package: On call 24/7, available whenever needed within the Lu family compound, starting at 10,000 NTD per night. Transportation and meal allowances are extra if personal escort is required outside the compound."

Lin Mo spread his hands.

"Prices are clearly marked, and everyone gets what they need."

"So, Miss Lu, would you like to renew your subscription?"

Lu Linglong's chest heaved with anger.

But then she suddenly thought of that old fox, Xu Xiang.

What if I call Lin Mo away again tonight?

What if this guy goes to some abandoned chemical plant or underground parking lot or some other weird place again?

What if she really has something to do and no one replies to her messages?

Wouldn't that be an even bigger loss?

Lu Linglong stared at Lin Mo's overly professional smile and felt inexplicably annoyed.

She was certainly not worried about Lin Mo.

She was just worried that this money-grubber would get hurt taking on private jobs in the middle of the night, and that no one would protect her the next day.

Correct.

That's it.

She pulled out her phone menacingly and scanned the QR code Lin Mo hadn't had time to retrieve.

"Ding—WeChat payment received: 500 yuan."

Lu Linglong held up the screen and sneered, "Just the basic version!"

"I'd like to see what kind of emotional value this basic version of yours can provide me tonight."

"If you don't reply to my messages, I'll give you a one-star review and complain to your boss about your reduced service!"

As Lin Mo looked at the notification that the payment had been received, his smile gradually became warm and kind.

"Don't worry, Miss Lu, I will definitely read your messages first tonight."

Lu Linglong narrowed her eyes sharply.

"Priority reading? What about replies?"

"We also guarantee priority response."

Seeing that she was about to explode, Lin Mo added, "But if we really encounter danger, it won't be part of the package deal."

"You are my core employer, and I will arrive first as required by my duties."

"Money can be discussed later."

Lu Linglong was taken aback.

The person was calculating the cost of the meal in the previous sentence, but in the next sentence, they spoke as if they would really be the first to stand in front of her.

For some inexplicable reason, her heart softened for a moment, and even her curses were delayed by half a beat.

Finally, he could only turn his face away and say stiffly, "You'd better remember this."

Just then, Lin Mo's phone vibrated.

The screen lights up, displaying a message from [Xu Xiang, the high-salary backup client]:

[There's a mission tonight.]

Lu Linglong immediately leaned closer: "Is it Xu Xiang?"

Lin Mo locked the screen with his hand behind his back, revealing a professional smile.

"That's not something I can disclose."

"I just bought the basic security package," Lu Linglong sneered.

Lin Mo paused for a second and blinked.

"Okay, you have informed reassurance services."

"Mr. Xu does have an interest in outsourcing tonight, but we haven't discussed the price yet."

"Don't worry, as long as it doesn't affect my clocking in at 9 a.m. tomorrow, I will arrange my time reasonably."

Lu Linglong suddenly wanted to return the five hundred yuan.

The afternoon passed quickly.

4:59:50

Lin Mo had already turned halfway to the side, with his toes pointing towards the second floor.

Lu Linglong looked up at him and suddenly said, "Lin Mo, I just wanted to see if you would stand for an extra minute for five hundred yuan."

Lin Mo smiled and said, "The security package will be effective after get off work hours and will not overlap with work hours."

Looking at his self-righteous appearance, Lu Linglong suddenly felt like laughing.

This person is outrageous.

She just said she was the top priority, but at 5 o'clock she still ran faster than anyone else.

But she also knew that if something really happened, he would probably still come back.

This feeling made her even more annoyed.

"Beep beep beep—"

It's exactly five o'clock.

The living room clock has just pointed to the number twelve.

Lin Mo turned around right on time: "Ms. Lu, it's time to leave work. Unless there's a need for paid overtime, see you tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he strode back to the bodyguard's bedroom on the second floor.

The moment I closed the door, a familiar mechanical voice echoed in my mind.

[Ding! Detected that the current time is during private off-get off work hours.]

[No unpaid overtime work was performed during today's workday; excellent professional ethics.]

[Check-in settlement in progress... Congratulations, host, you have obtained: two years' worth of pure internal energy.]

After two years of refining internal energy into his body, his dantian heated up, and his already abundant true qi thickened by another layer.

Lin Mo closed his eyes and silently felt the changes in his meridians.

109 years.

My five senses became clearer.

The chirping of insects, the sound of water outside the window, and even the faint rustling of leaves in the wind in the distance became clearer.

Just then, my phone vibrated.

It's not Xu Xiang.

It's Lu Linglong.

[Ms. Lu: Are you there?]

Lin Mo looked at the screen and replied instantly.

[Lin Mo: The basic security package has been activated, and this message has been prioritized for reading.]

The next second, the other side sent a string of ellipses.

Miss Lu: ...Who asked you that!

Lin Mo's lips curled up slightly.

[Lin Mo: Please rest assured, boss. If there is any danger tonight, I will handle it as a priority within my duties.]

On the other end of the phone.

Lu Linglong sat by the window in her room, stared at the words for two seconds, and then hummed softly.

"Who needs you to feel at ease?"

She said that, but she didn't close the chat window immediately.

A few seconds later, the phone lying on the bed vibrated again.

This time it was Xu Xiang who requested a video call.

Lin Mo answered the call.

On the screen, Xu Xiang sat at his desk, his expression clearly not relaxed.

"Brother Lin, are you off work yet?"

"5:03 PM, private time."

Lin Mo leaned back in his chair. "Mr. Xu, let's get straight to the point. The risk escalation project you mentioned last night, is it finalized?"

Xu Xiang nodded: "I've sent you a temporary outsourcing assistance agreement. Take a look at it first. We'll discuss the price after you've read it."

Lin Mo opened the file.

He glanced at it, read a few lines down, and his expression gradually became serious.

He scrolled through the document halfway through, then switched to edit mode, frowning as he asked, "Mr. Xu, this contract you drafted is rather unethical. Are you planning to take advantage of me for free?"

Xu Xiang coughed lightly: "Don't put it so harshly. This is our company's standard outsourcing contract, absolutely compliant."

He knew, of course, that the contract was very flexible; he had only wanted to test whether Lin Mo would sign it directly.

It turned out that this guy was even more legally savvy than the legal team, and he spotted the problem at a glance.

Lin Mo read aloud from the screen, one by one: "The fourth point: assist in on-site investigations when necessary."

Who defines "when necessary"?

"When you field staff feel you can't win a fight, is 'necessary' considered 'necessary'? Or is simply moving a box considered 'necessary'?"

Xu Xiang touched his nose but didn't reply.

Article 7: Coordinate with combat operations for capture as appropriate.

"How do I assess the situation? Do I have to go in even if there are dozens of people on the other side?"

Article 12. In principle, one must obey on-site command.

"If I were given reckless, headstrong orders, sent to my death, would I obey?"

Lin Mo tapped the screen emphatically.

"Finally, the mission time may be extended in special circumstances."

"How long will the extension be?"

"One night?"

"Mr. Xu, these lines put together can be summed up in just two words."

"Freebie".

"Brother Lin, these are all standard clauses issued by the Ministry of Justice..." Xu Xiang tried to struggle.

"I've been brutally beaten down by society."

Lin Mo spoke very quickly.

"This type of standard contract is the easiest to hide traps."

"Listen, I'll read it, you correct it."

"First, the nighttime response fee will be listed separately, starting at 10,000."

"Secondly, combat actions are listed separately; once an action is taken, charges will be applied on a per-attack or per-target basis."

"Third, evidence is guarded separately, and those on guard duty are charged by the minute."

"Fourth, there will be an extra charge for tasks exceeding the time limit. If the task is completed after midnight, an additional 5,000 will be added per hour."

Fifth, the risk level will be temporarily increased, and the reward will be doubled accordingly.

"Sixth, it absolutely cannot affect my ability to clock in at the Lu family home at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

Lin Mo thought for a moment and then added another point.

"Seventh, bonus for capturing survivors intact."

"Objective complete, meridians intact, extra reward."

"The cost of clothing and equipment wear and tear should also be listed."

Xu Xiang felt a headache coming on.

He's worked in various places for so many years, and he's seen people who are greedy for money, and he's also seen people who are afraid of death.

But I've never seen someone who cuts the boundaries of labor relations even tighter than a company's legal department.

One can imagine Lin Mo's strength in suppressing out-of-control rogue cultivators with two palms and sending Feng Baobao flying with one palm.

Xu Xiang was silent for a few seconds, then finally gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, whatever you say."

"I'll transfer 50,000 to you first, as a preliminary payment for tonight's basic assistance."

"Rescue, physical intervention, exceeding time limits, and escalating risks will all be calculated separately, as you just mentioned."

"Check in at 9 AM tomorrow, I'll add that to the notes."

Two seconds later, the phone gave a notification.

"Ding—WeChat payment received: 10,000 yuan."

Then another sound followed.

"Ding—WeChat payment received: 40,000 yuan."

Lin Mo's attitude instantly changed.

"Mr. Xu is very generous."

"If the money is right, the customer is a friend."

"Please provide the location of the secondary crime scene, risk information, and target characteristics."

Xu Xiang said irritably, "The money just arrived, and your service attitude has changed way too quickly."

Lin Mo had already started taking off his suit jacket.

He hung his jacket neatly, and once he put on the black tracksuit, his entire demeanor became more subdued.

The bodyguard who spouted contract terms during the day seemed to have vanished into the shadows.

Instead, there is a dangerous superhuman who can disappear into the night at any moment.

He put on a black mask, his eyes calm.

"Mr. Xu, you are now our valued customer."

On the other end of the video, Xu Xiang looked at Lin Mo, who had finished changing clothes, and the joking expression on his face completely disappeared.

"Brother Lin, this isn't just a regular reconnaissance mission."

"Last night, we followed the residual runes from the chemical plant and found a temporary hideout."

"The location is an underground commercial parking lot in the south of the city that has been out of use for two years."

"The mission level and risk are tentatively set at B."

Lin Mo paused.

"Grade B?"

Xu Xiang nodded, his voice becoming more subdued.

"Two hours ago, the two field agents we sent in to investigate went missing."

"The last location was on the third basement level."

"The surveillance footage only captured them entering the elevator; after that, the signal went completely black throughout the entire underground parking garage."

On the screen, Xu Xiang stared intently at Lin Mo.

"I suspect that place isn't the hideout."

"It's a trap."

……