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

The next day.

Zhang Lingyu pushed open the door.

A row of disciples dressed in the Taoist robes of the Celestial Master's Mansion stood neatly outside the door.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Lingyu was immediately stunned.

Standing at the very front was his ninth senior brother, Rongshan.

Everyone stared at him excitedly, their eyes gleaming with intense gossip.

Zhang Lingyu covered her face, and asked helplessly, "Senior brothers, what are you all doing so early in the morning?"

Rong Shan chuckled, strode forward, and patted Zhang Lingyu on the shoulder: "Lingyu, I heard you're going to challenge the Lu family's new bodyguard? Everyone's also heard that the bodyguard is incredibly powerful, able to break through even the Triple Rebirth of the Sanyi Sect in one move."

"Look, all my nephews and nieces are so curious. I brought them all here specifically to cheer you on!"

Zhang Lingyu sighed after hearing this: "Senior brothers, where did you all hear this from? I haven't mentioned this to anyone."

Rongshan paused for a moment, then answered matter-of-factly, "How did I know? Of course, Master told me. He mentioned it to us personally when he was taking a stroll last night."

Zhang Lingyu stared in astonishment, her mouth agape.

What did Master say?

He quickly considered the matter in his mind.

When this matter was settled last night, there were indeed only four people present: Master, Senior Lu, Mr. Lin Mo, and Miss Lu.

There was absolutely no reason for others to gossip.

It turns out that it really was Master who led the leak.

But why would Master spread the news to everyone on the mountain at this time?

This is completely out of character for his usual low-key style.

Zhang Lingyu couldn't understand it.

But then he thought again that his master's actions were always unpredictable, and there must be a deeper meaning behind his actions. Perhaps he was using this opportunity to warn the arrogant and complacent younger generation of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Since his master had personally spoken up and created momentum, he naturally could not back down. He had to show the power of the Celestial Master's Mansion in this battle!

Zhang Lingyu's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "Senior brother, let's not make too much of a fuss."

"Otherwise, bringing so many people over would make people think that our Celestial Master's Mansion has some kind of problem with the Lu family's guests, which would be impolite."

Rong Shan waved his hand and laughed nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Lingyu, we're just going to join in the fun, we definitely won't cause you any trouble."

Seeing his senior brother say this, Zhang Lingyu couldn't just send them away, so he nodded and led a large group of people to the main hall on the back mountain.

the other side.

Lin Mo had just finished breakfast at the Celestial Master's Mansion's dining hall.

He took a big gulp of mineral water from a bottle and patted his stomach comfortably.

"I must say, the vegetarian food at the Celestial Master's Mansion is quite good. This is the first time I've had breakfast on a famous Taoist mountain, and it's quite a unique experience."

He casually pulled out his new phone from his pocket and glanced at the time.

8: 58.

Lin Mo's expression changed slightly: "Oh no, it's almost nine o'clock."

This is a crucial moment to earn money by clocking in; it's almost time to go to work.

If you're late, you'll lose all your perfect attendance bonus and the system's recognition.

Lin Mo pushed off with his foot.

The max-level "Divine Speed ​​and Ever-Changing" skill is activated instantly.

His figure instantly turned into a blurry afterimage and disappeared from the spot.

Two seconds later.

Lin Mo stopped steadily in front of Lu Linglong's guest room and raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Boss, are you up yet? Time to get to work!"

The door opened.

Lu Linglong came out yawning, wearing a cute bear-patterned pajama set. She rubbed her eyes and glared at him irritably.

"Are you rushing me?! Why are you up so early?"

Lin Mo pointed to his phone screen, his tone very serious: "It's almost nine o'clock. Miss Lu, as your personal bodyguard, I must clock in on time and absolutely cannot be late."

Lu Linglong glanced down at her watch.

8: 59.

She couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Alright, alright, model bodyguard. Just wait for me at the door for a bit."

After saying that, Lu Linglong turned around, closed the door, and went to change her clothes.

"Ding! Host detected to have entered work area. Successfully clocked in for today!"

The system notification sounded in my mind right on time.

Lin Mo felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

Now that he has successfully checked in, he must stay within a hundred meters of the employer and must not wander off.

He leaned against the doorframe, waiting patiently.

Not long after, the door opened again.

Lu Linglong changed into a fitted white short-sleeved shirt and paired it with a pair of light blue denim shorts.

Her two long, white, and straight legs were dazzling in the morning sunlight, and she exuded a youthful and lively aura.

Lin Mo glanced at it and immediately gave it a thumbs up: "Beautiful."

Lu Linglong was stunned for a moment, her cheeks flushed slightly, and then a bright smile appeared on her lips.

She doesn't appreciate compliments on her looks at all; in fact, she finds them annoying.

But for some reason, the straightforward "good-looking" coming from Lin Mo, this money-grubbing bodyguard, actually made her feel excited and happy.

really weird.

Lu Linglong put her hands behind her back and strode forward: "Let's go, lead the way."

The two walked side by side toward the main hall on the back mountain.

We just arrived at the open space behind the mountain.

Lin Mo then saw the rather lively scene ahead.

Lu Jin and Zhang Zhiwei were chatting under a big tree.

Beside the two was an elderly man in a wheelchair, Tian Jinzhong from the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Not far from them, Zhang Lingyu, dressed in a clean white Taoist robe, was already standing there waiting.

Surprisingly, more than a dozen disciples of the Celestial Master's Mansion were standing outside the venue.

Lin Mo glanced around and his gaze landed on a tall Taoist priest with a long, narrow face.

"This is quite a scene." Lin Mo raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Lu Linglong was also puzzled. She glanced at the group of Taoist priests and whispered an explanation to Lin Mo.

"The old man in the wheelchair is Tian Jinzhong, the junior brother of the Celestial Master. I never expected that a sparring match between Master Lingyu would attract him here."

"As for that long-faced Taoist priest, he is Senior Brother Rongshan, the ninth disciple of the Old Celestial Master."

The two approached.

Zhang Lingyu immediately stepped forward, cupping her hands in a slightly apologetic gesture towards Lin Mo: "I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, this commotion wasn't my idea. They came to join in the fun after hearing the news."

Lin Mo waved his hand generously, a professional smile on his face: "No problem, no problem. As long as the money is right, a larger audience won't affect the quality of service."

Zhang Lingyu's expression froze, and she didn't know how to respond.

Zhang Zhiwei, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, stepped forward with a smile: "Young friend Lin Mo, did you rest well on the mountain last night?"

Lin Mo bowed slightly in return, his attitude very polite: "I slept very well, Elder Celestial Master. The Celestial Master's Mansion has an excellent environment, a truly superior location."

Zhang Zhiwei nodded in satisfaction: "That's good, that's good."

Lu Jin walked over from the side, hands behind his back, and instructed, "Lin Mo, when you spar with Master Lingyu later, remember to be careful. After all, this is someone else's territory."

Lin Mo nodded knowingly and gave an OK sign: "Don't worry, Elder Lu, I'm a very sensible person."

Hearing this, Zhang Lingyu frowned immediately and retorted with a displeased expression.

"No! Mr. Lin, Senior Lu! For the sake of fairness, this disciple hopes to see Mr. Lin give his all."

Zhang Lingyu stared intently at Lin Mo. "If Mr. Lin holds back out of consideration for the occasion, then this sparring match will be meaningless to Lingyu!"

Lin Mo immediately stopped smiling, his face serious as he corrected her: "Master Lingyu, what you said is incorrect."

"I'll say it again, this isn't a friendly exchange, it's a one-time paid guidance service."

"Ten thousand dollars only covers finding weaknesses and providing basic training."

"If you want to witness my full power, that's something that can't be unlocked with just ten thousand dollars."

"You'll have to pay more."

Zhang Lingyu was speechless on the spot.

Can't ten thousand yuan buy you a serious attitude?

Lu Linglong covered her face, not daring to look at the expressions of the disciples from the Celestial Master's Mansion.

This money-grubber never forgets to talk business, no matter where he goes.

Zhang Zhiwei, however, didn't seem to care at all, chuckling as he stroked his long beard: "Alright, alright, stop arguing. Now that we're ready, let's get started without further ado."

The words fell.

Everyone immediately and tacitly stepped back, making way for a large open space.

Zhang Lingyu and Lin Mo walked to the center of the open space and stood still.

Off the field, Rong Shan crossed his arms and looked Lin Mo up and down.

He stroked his chin and muttered to himself, "This is Lin Mo, the bodyguard of the Lu family? The one who defeated the expert at the third level of the Reverse Life Realm in one move?"

"He looks quite ordinary. Apart from being a bit handsome, tall, and having a good temperament, I can't see anything special about him."

"He has absolutely no imposing presence."

Lu Jin stood next to Zhang Zhiwei and glanced sideways at the disciples of the Celestial Master's Mansion as she heard their discussion.

"Old Zhang, I'm really curious. Why are all your disciples and grand-disciples gathered here watching the show?"

Lu Jin stared at Zhang Zhiwei. "How exactly did this news get out?"

Zhang Zhiwei remained unfazed, continuing to slowly stroke his beard, and replied with a chuckle, "Who knows? There are too many gossips on this mountain."

Tian Jinzhong, standing next to the two, chuckled: "Yeah, with so many people on the mountain, who knows which big mouth leaked it out?"

Zhang Zhiwei remained calm: "Anyway, it's not me."

Lu Jin rolled her eyes.

Pack!

Keep installing!

This old man is clearly leading the charge to stir up trouble and get people to gossip!

In the center of the field.

Zhang Lingyu stood opposite Lin Mo, her expression completely tense, fully entering battle mode.

He clasped his hands in a fist and bowed respectfully to Lin Mo, saying, "Mr. Lin, please."

Lin Mo put one hand in his pocket and casually returned a cupped-hand salute with the other.

He stood still, his tone perfectly calm: "You go first. Otherwise, if I make a move, it'll be over immediately, and then there'll be no point in guiding you at all."

Upon hearing this merciless assessment, Zhang Lingyu's eyes immediately became extremely serious.

His original intention was not to learn from Lin Mo; he just wanted to have a real fight to see where the gap really lay!

"Mr. Lin, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Zhang Lingyu gave a low shout.

The next second, dazzling golden light burst forth from his body.

The golden light spell instantly covered his entire body, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding air.

Zhang Lingyu stomped heavily on his feet, transforming into a golden meteor with unparalleled momentum as he charged directly towards Lin Mo!

……