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

Zhang Lingyu remained silent for a moment.

Ultimately, maintaining the decorum of a direct disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion, he coughed lightly and politely declined, saying, "Mr. Lin, you flatter me. I am here today on my master's orders to receive distinguished guests, and it would be inconvenient to engage in sparring during working hours."

Lin Mo's smile remained unchanged as he expertly folded the price list and stuffed it back into the side pocket of his backpack: "It's alright. Just because Master Lingyu doesn't have a need now doesn't mean she won't have one in the future. We service professionals value long-term customer relationships."

Lu Linglong, listening nearby, had veins throbbing on her forehead: "That's enough! This is Longhu Mountain, not a place for you to expand your market!"

Lin Mo corrected her earnestly: "Ms. Lu, the market is not divided by location, but only by whether there is customer demand."

Zhang Lingyu: "..."

He suddenly realized that Mr. Lin's way of thinking was more difficult to understand than most of the extraordinary people he had ever met.

The three of them walked along the mountain path to a very quiet open space on the back of the mountain.

This place is far from tourists, with a flat ground and sunlight filtering through the leaves, making it perfect for a quick sparring match.

Lu Linglong put her phone and coat on a nearby rock and took a deep breath.

She moved her wrists, and her internal alchemy was fully activated.

In an instant, a layer of light blue true qi burst forth from his entire body, and the surrounding grass was blown outwards by the strong wind.

After being "paid to be beaten" several times at the Lu family's house, Lu Linglong's breathing had become noticeably more stable. Moreover, there were outsiders watching today, so she had to forcefully save face for her employer in front of Zhang Lingyu!

However, Lin Mo stood opposite him, hands in his pockets, not even moving his feet.

Seeing his attitude, Lu Linglong immediately became annoyed: "Hey! Can't you show some respect for your customers? You're not even taking your hand out, is that what you call respect?"

Lin Mo glanced down at his watch: "This is called allocating service resources reasonably based on the client's current capabilities. If you insist that I upgrade the configuration, I can."

"However, if the training intensity exceeds the package's coverage, additional fees may apply."

Lu Linglong's face darkened, and she shouted, "Shut up! Take this!"

She suddenly exerted force with her feet, her whole body turning into a blue afterimage, rushing towards Lin Mo opposite her with overwhelming momentum. Light blue true qi covered her forearm, and her right fist struck straight at his face with a sharp whooshing sound.

Faced with the fierce attack, Lin Mo didn't even manage to pull his hands out of his pockets.

Just as the force of the punch was about to touch his nose, Lin Mo slightly shifted his footing. His max-level "Divine Speed ​​Transformation" technique activated instantly.

Leaving only a nearly lifelike afterimage behind him, Lin Mo's true form slid past Lu Linglong's fist with remarkable ease, then smoothly circled around to her side.

"Ms. Lu, your starting motion has a pre-motion delay of more than 0.5 seconds."

"In a high-end game, this is enough to kill you three times over." Lin Mo's professional customer service voice, devoid of any inflection, rang in Lu Linglong's ears in an extremely jarring way.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Lu Linglong gritted her teeth in anger and pressed down on him, turning around to deliver a powerful sweeping kick, followed by an elbow strike, a knee strike, and a straight punch in quick succession.

Lin Mo lightly touched the ground with his toes, shifting his body half a foot to the side, barely missing the edge of her attacks, dodging every deadly blow with extreme precision, while ruthlessly providing real-time battle updates:

"The left leg was used too straight, and the waist and hips did not follow up, resulting in an extremely unstable chassis."

"He shifted his weight too far before the knee strike; anyone with eyes could see it."

"Your ribs have been exposed, which is a fatal weakness. If you were to encounter an armed assailant, your medical expenses would start at around 200,000 yuan."

"Ms. Lu, the problem we discussed yesterday has recurred today."

Lu Linglong changed her moves repeatedly, pushing her true qi to its limit, but she couldn't even touch the hem of Lin Mo's clothes. The more she fought, the angrier she became: "Can you please stop chanting!"

"Sure," Lin Mo casually dodged the question, "but the error correction service is included in the package. If the customer chooses not to use it, there will be no refund."

Lu Linglong nearly choked on her breath: "I didn't say I was giving up!"

Zhang Lingyu, who was watching from the side, gradually widened his eyes. Originally, when Lu Linglong boasted that Lin Mo had defeated the Lu family team in twenty-three seconds, he thought it was an exaggeration.

But at this moment, Zhang Lingyu's usually calm and composed Dao heart suddenly clenched.

He could see that Lin Mo hadn't released even the slightest bit of Qi!

It was entirely based on his pure and extreme physical reaction, and it wasn't just that he was fast; he had completely seen through Lu Linglong's entire power chain!

Shoulder, elbow, waist, leg, foot – as long as Lu Linglong gave the slightest hint, Lin Mo had already completed the next movement.

This absolute suppression is only possible by breaking down the battle into the smallest possible parts!

In the center of the open field, the battle situation suddenly changed.

Lu Linglong feinted with her right fist, swept her left leg low, and at the same time, her true qi suddenly condensed in her palm.

This was extremely clever, and even Zhang Lingyu nodded in approval.

"Ms. Lu, your anger has disrupted the flow of your vital energy. This free diagnosis is now concluded."

The moment he finished speaking, Lin Mo finally pulled his right hand out of his pocket.

He flicked Lu Linglong's wrist lightly with his finger, and with a snap, half of the newly condensed true qi instantly dissipated.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, a seemingly light iron palm struck Lu Linglong's right shoulder at the Jianjing acupoint without warning.

boom!

With a muffled thud, Lu Linglong was sent flying five or six meters away, her shoes scraping two shallow marks on the ground before she landed on her backside with a thud.

"Ouch! Lin Mo, you bastard! You promised you wouldn't hit my face or hang me from a tree!" Lu Linglong shouted, clutching her sore and numb shoulder.

Zhang Lingyu stood rooted to the spot, her pupils contracting sharply.

Others might not be able to see the trick, but he clearly saw that Lin Mo's palm strike, which seemed to be a repulsion, actually had an extremely condensed force that directly penetrated into his meridians the moment the palm struck.

First, it dispersed the outer layer of defense, then gently pushed along the Qi path. Not only did it not harm Lu Linglong, but it also forcefully opened and straightened the knot of her stagnant and blocked true Qi without any error!

Turning critical hits into healing?!

"Ms. Lu, the landing was perfectly cushioned. The blockages in your meridians have also been cleared. This service experience has been successfully completed." Lin Mo took out his notebook, made a note, and then turned to look at Zhang Lingyu.

Zhang Lingyu finally couldn't help but speak, her voice carrying an undisguised tremor: "Mr. Lin, that palm strike just now, did you deliberately strike near her Jianjing point? If I'm not mistaken, you didn't release your true qi outwards the whole time."

"Master Lingyu has good judgment," Lin Mo corrected earnestly. "Strictly speaking, this is called paid practical correction."

Zhang Lingyu said in a deep voice, "Using offensive methods to regulate the flow of Qi, even a slight deviation in force could damage tendons and arteries. Mr. Lin's judgment was extremely accurate; if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would hardly believe it."

Lin Mo waved his hand and nodded honestly: "Practice makes perfect, and the customer feedback is indeed quite genuine."

Zhang Lingyu: "..."

Lu Linglong rubbed her shoulders and found that her entire arm felt much lighter and her Qi was flowing smoothly. Her eyes lit up and she immediately got up: "Let's do it again!"

The next seven minutes became a one-sided paid lesson.

Lu Linglong charged at him again and again, but Lin Mo thwarted her attacks time and time again. His palms pressed precisely on her back, waist, and forearms.

"Loose waist and hips".

"Don't let your elbows stiffen."

"His breathing is disordered."

One last time, Lin Mo moved close to her side, pressed down on her wrist, and slapped her ribs.

Lu Linglong flew out horizontally, immediately adjusted her posture in mid-air, and landed with three steps back to stand steadily.

"Client feedback on today's training: Confidence recovered quickly, and stress resistance improved." Lin Mo noted this down.

Zhang Lingyu stood still, her hands hidden in her wide sleeves, but her fingers were clenched tightly involuntarily.

For someone who had always been detached from worldly desires, a rare and intense fighting spirit surged within him.

This is not a friendly exchange; it's a complete crushing and teaching session on a completely different level.

A bizarre thought flashed through his mind: This 10,000 yuan trial card... seems quite worthwhile!

If he didn't have a reception duty to perform today, he would have even thought of immediately paying to participate and personally test the depths of this unfathomable person!

"Mr. Lin," Zhang Lingyu looked at Lin Mo, her eyes no longer calm, "If I wish to seek your guidance in the future, would I need to make an appointment in advance?"

Lin Mo's eyes lit up slightly: "Yes, it's necessary. My time at Longhu Mountain falls under my business trip schedule, so I'll prioritize Miss Lu. But if Master Zhang is truly interested in experiencing it, I can schedule it for you during a non-urgent evening session."

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong immediately bristled: "No way tonight! He needs to rest tonight! Master Lingyu, don't be fooled by him, he'll definitely add more projects!"

Lin Mo looked at her: "Ms. Lu, you purchased a safety and security notification service, which does not include restricting my right to legally accept orders after get off work. Please do not influence potential clients' normal judgment."

Lu Linglong blushed, but forced a smile and glared at him: "I can pay more! I'm just worried you won't have the energy to protect me the next day! Don't you understand reasonable risk control for employers?!"

Lin Mo pondered for two seconds, then readily agreed: "That makes sense. We can then set up a separate clause to protect my energy during my time at Longhu Mountain. If Miss Lu needs to restrict me from taking on high-intensity orders at night, she will need to pay an 'exclusive standby fee'."

Zhang Lingyu: "..."

Enraged, Lu Linglong picked up her coat from the rock and threw it at Lin Mo: "You're just obsessed with money!"

Lin Mo caught the coat with one hand and folded it neatly: "Thank you for your cooperation in managing the items after the training."

"Come on, let's continue."

……

at the same time.

Deep in the back mountains of Longhu Mountain, in an extremely secluded cliffside pavilion.

Beside the stone table, the ten most powerful and highest-ranking figures in the world of supernatural beings gathered together.

The old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei sat calmly in the main seat. Lu Jin sat imposingly beside him, arms crossed.

Further down, Lu Ci, the head of the Lu family, leaned back in his chair, his single eye cold and sinister; Wang Ai, the head of the Wang family, leaned on his dragon-headed cane, a smile on his face, but no smile in his eyes; Feng Zhenghao of the Tianxia Association had a gentle expression; Mu You of Jianghu Xiaozhan had his eyes half-closed; and Chen Jinkui of the Shuzi Sect tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

If this lineup were to get out, it would be enough to cause a magnitude 12 earthquake in the entire world of supernatural beings.

No one in the entire pavilion spoke first.

Wang Ai was the first to break the silence, smiling as she looked at Zhang Zhiwei: "Old Celestial Master, the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony is just around the corner, and everyone is busy. What important matter is it that you've made such a grand spectacle of?"

Lu Ci snorted coldly: "Yeah, stop beating around the bush. You, Zhang Zhiwei, aren't usually this diligent."

Lu Jin glanced at Lü Ci: "Old ghost Lü, you're still as impulsive as ever. Why don't you just listen to what the Celestial Master has to say?"

The old Celestial Master picked up the teacup on the stone table, gently blew on the tea leaves, and said with an extremely calm expression: "Actually, it's nothing major. I just have an idea to select the next Celestial Master of our Celestial Master's Mansion at this year's Luo Tian Grand Ceremony."

As soon as the words were spoken, this sudden and unexpected statement caused the atmosphere in the pavilion to suddenly become heavy.

Wang Ai's smile froze, and Lü Ci's eyes narrowed.

Chen Jinkui frowned and retorted, "Old Celestial Master, choosing a successor is your Celestial Master's Mansion's own internal affair. Why not just pick any disciple you find agreeable? Why invite us outsiders to be witnesses?"

Zhang Zhiwei put down his teacup, slightly raised his eyelids, and threw out the second super bomb.

"This time, I intend to change the method. This selection of the Celestial Master's successor will not be limited to members of the Celestial Master's Mansion."

"Outsiders with unusual abilities can also participate."

A deathly silence fell over the pavilion.

The next second, the whole place erupted in cheers!

Everyone was stunned.

Lu Ci was the first to react, and he asked in shock, "Old Celestial Master! Are you really confused?! The position of Celestial Master represents the inheritance of the Zhengyi Sect! You're letting outsiders compete for it? It's utterly absurd!"

The old master did not get angry at all when faced with Lü Ci's questioning.

He simply sat there quietly, stroking his white beard very slowly.

"Brother Lü," Zhang Zhiwei's gaze swept over everyone present, his expression authoritative without being angry, "Since I've spoken, I'm not asking for your agreement. I've already thought this through."

The atmosphere was extremely tense.

Wang Ai's fingers slowly stroked her cane, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes.

Which of these people isn't a fox spirit that's been around for a thousand years?

Connecting the selection of outsiders with the information that had been circulating wildly in the outside world these past few days, these old guys instantly figured out the entire logical chain in their minds.

The Thirty-Six Bandits of the Jia Shen Year! Zhang Huaiyi!

Zhang Chulan, the grandson of Zhang Huaiyi, who has only recently appeared in the world and is rumored to be very likely to possess one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, "Qi Body Origin Flow"!

The old Celestial Master made such a big fuss, even breaking the thousand-year-old rules of the Celestial Master's Mansion by offering the Celestial Master's position as a prize, all to give that brat Zhang Chulan an absolutely safe protective shield!

Anyone who dares to touch the future Celestial Master is making an enemy of the entire Celestial Master's Mansion!

The old master really went all out to protect his own!

Having figured out Zhang Zhiwei's true purpose, Wang Ai immediately forced a knowing smile onto her chubby face, but her eyes gleamed with greed.

"Old Celestial Master, we understand your good intentions. But since the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony is open to the outside world, it is no longer just a matter for your Celestial Master's Mansion."

Wang Ai paused, her tone becoming extremely smooth yet subtly sharp.

"Since it's a competition among the younger generation from all over the world, the various forces and interests involved are enormous."

"We ten elders need to discuss the rules and details of this competition carefully."

Lü Ci immediately seized the opportunity, snorted coldly, and sat back down in his chair: "That's right! This matter is of great importance, and we must follow our rules!"

Feng Zhenghao of the Tianxia Association pushed up his glasses and smiled, echoing the sentiment and indicating his willingness to send someone to participate.

The entire pavilion instantly transformed into a stage for fame and fortune.

The old foxes started an extremely fierce wrangling and division of profits.

Everyone wanted a piece of the pie in this super vortex called "Luo Tian Da Jiao," especially the living descendant of the Eight Extraordinary Skills.

An epic storm that swept through the entire world of supernatural beings and dragged in all the top powers officially took shape within this small pavilion.

……