Chapter 80: Household Matters Resolved, Encountering the Door Dog Again
After parting ways with Zhu Shiyao, Lin Mo first made his way back to the Lin Family.
Naturally, he used Sword Riding to return.
Ruoyan Qu had now reached the Nascent Soul Stage and had also obtained decent cultivation techniques from the six-tailed fox, so flying was not a problem for her.
“Qingxue, you can ride on my back,” Ruoyan Qu said while lying down.
“Um, okay…” Gu Qingxue replied, intending to climb onto Ruoyan Qu’s back.
“She has just mastered the skill of flight; it’s too dangerous to ride her. I’ll take you with my sword,” Lin Mo interjected before Gu Qingxue could agree.
Before she could respond, Lin Mo pulled her close to him with one arm and then flew towards the direction of Tianxing City.
As Lin Mo expected, Ruoyan Qu stumbled in the air, clearly still not accustomed to flying.
“Senior Brother, can I also sit on your sword?”
“No!” Lin Mo’s refusal was very straightforward.
“Why not? You’re being biased, Senior Brother! Why can’t you take me along?” Ruoyan Qu said, looking puffed up in her cat form.
Clearly, she was the one who had met Senior Brother first; why did he seem to treat Qingxue better than her?
Could it be because of that night, ‘mmhm, ahh’?
“If I have to carry you whenever we travel, what’s the point of you learning how to fly?” Lin Mo countered.
“But…”
Lin Mo interrupted her, “There’s no ‘but.’ Have you considered that if I encounter danger and can’t use my sword, you wouldn’t even be able to run away with me?”
“You might not even be able to catch up with those flying Dems, which means you wouldn’t get to eat their meat.”
“Senior Brother, I understand! I will work hard so that I can eat flying meat,” Ruoyan Qu declared, clearly motivated by the last line.
“Ruoyan, you really love to eat,” Gu Qingxue remarked.
Looking at Gu Qingxue, Lin Mo suddenly asked, “What do you like?”
“Me…?” Gu Qingxue pondered for a moment, shaking her head. “I… don’t know.”
“Since I lost my memory, besides my name, I can’t remember anything else, including what I like…”
She looked quite dejected when she said this.
“It’s okay; there’s still plenty of time. I can accompany you to slowly rediscover everything about yourself, including your preferences,” Lin Mo said gently, ruffling her hair.
“Um… ” Gu Qingxue’s face turned red, and she seemed somewhat nervous. She tugged at her clothing and said in a barely audible voice, “Right now, I should like you, Senior Brother Lin Mo…”
As a Cultivator, Lin Mo’s senses were extremely acute, and he clearly heard Gu Qingxue’s words.
To be honest, he had a very positive impression of Gu Qingxue after her amnesia.
But after all, their time together was limited.
If it hadn’t been for the fact that Gu Qingxue was poisoned by the ‘Jiao Dragon Poison’ and could only detoxify through intimacy, risking her life otherwise, he might not have chosen to first pursue physical affection and then emotional connection.
Moreover, Lin Mo could roughly guess why Gu Qingxue liked him so much.
After all, when a girl has no memories, appearing in a strange place, and enduring several days of fright, only to encounter a life-threatening situation, a handsome, extraordinary man who steps in as a savior becomes her only reliance, a beam of light in her darkness.
That was the situation between Gu Qingxue and Lin Mo.
Of course, there were follow-up details as well; Lin Mo’s tender gestures, like ‘intentionally stopping to rest’ and ‘killing the Dems on the road while they slept’—although they were small matters—would be magnified infinitely in Gu Qingxue’s memory-lost state.
Ultimately, there was also Ruoyan Qu’s accidental assist, which led to Gu Qingxue being poisoned and ending up in a close relationship with Lin Mo.
Thinking about it this way, Lin Mo wasn’t surprised that Gu Qingxue would easily fall in love with him.
However, he felt somewhat complex when he thought about Gu Qingxue potentially regaining her memories and returning to her cold demeanor as the ‘upper-class’ girl who came to the Lin Family.
That version of Gu Qingxue might dismiss this memory or even resent him, thinking something along the lines of, ‘You touched my body; the only way to relieve my hatred is to kill you,’ or she might choose to avoid confronting herself.
Regardless of which outcome, it made Lin Mo a bit annoyed.
What a situation; coming to this world, he had been intimate with two ‘girls,’ one had run away after ‘completion,’ and this one had only started coming close after losing her memories. It was simply absurd.
Forget it, forget it, since when did he become such an emotional person?
In this world of cultivation, the most fundamental thing was to improve one’s own strength.
Without a bit of strength, not only is it difficult to survive, but you have to rely on others’ faces to act, and even consider the background strength of those you deal with. If someone snatches your woman, you can only helplessly roar in anger. That is the most tragic.
“Alright, we should continue on our way,” Lin Mo said gently, giving Gu Qingxue’s head one last pat before turning back to continue flying with his sword.
Considering that Gu Qingxue was still an ordinary person, he planned to rest for half a day when passing through Jinling City.
Before entering the city, Lin Mo looked at Ruoyan Qu, who was two or three times larger than him, and asked, “Ruoyan, can you shrink back down?”
“Of course! The fox master taught me basic shape-changing techniques,” she replied, and with that, Ruoyan Qu began to shrink, gradually returning to the form Lin Mo first saw her in.
Once inside the city, they found a nice inn and planned to have dinner since Gu Qingxue was currently an ordinary person.
“Dear guest, what would you like to eat?” the waiter asked energetically.
Glancing at Ruoyan Qu, who was already staring at the food on another table and drooling, Lin Mo thought for a moment and said, “Your signature dish…”
“Sure, I’ll serve you a portion.”
“Let’s make it five portions… oh no, ten portions instead.”
“Dear guest, can you finish that much? We don’t allow food to be returned!” the waiter reminded.
Jinling City was considered one of the livelier cities in the middle realm, and the inn’s dishes were made based on what Cultivators consumed.
Those signature dishes were made from Spirit Beast Meat, starting at several Spirit Stones in price.
“Just serve it,” Lin Mo said, tossing a few mid-grade Spirit Stones on the counter.
“Dear guest, you’ve given too much money…” the waiter inquired, “Can I arrange a few jugs of Spirit Wine for you?”
“Our Spirit Wine is known to be very good.”
“Just one jug will do; the rest can be a tip for you.”
Upon hearing Lin Mo’s words, the waiter became extremely warm, thanking him profusely and quickly arranging the dishes.
Before the guests who arrived before Lin Mo had received their meals, Lin Mo’s dishes had already begun arriving at the table.
It’s true what they say, money can make the world go round.
This meal was mostly finished by Ruoyan Qu.
Lin Mo had intentionally ordered for her.
When Ruoyan Qu had shown him the storage ring gifted to her by the six-tailed fox, Lin Mo had already considered her a little rich girl.
Leaving aside the Pills, magical tools, and Spirit Herbs, just the Spirit Stones totaled over sixteen thousand, and they were all top-grade.
In terms of financial resources, Ruoyan Qu was undoubtedly wealthier than Lin Mo.
Although he had previously said he didn’t want Ruoyan Qu’s things, in case he needed materials for ‘refining pills,’ borrowing a bit wouldn’t hurt…
Lin Mo savored the inn’s Spirit Wine leisurely; it tasted exactly as the waiter had claimed—indeed good, light in alcohol, and filled with the fragrance of flowers, likely brewed from Spirit Flowers.
“Senior Brother, what are you drinking?” Ruoyan Qu had also caught the scent of the Spirit Wine and sniffed the air, her mouth watering.
Lin Mo poured her a glass: “Just give it a try.”
At that moment, he noticed Gu Qingxue’s eyes were also fixated on the wine jug. Thinking the alcohol content was probably low, he poured her a glass too.
After taking a sip of the Spirit Wine, Ruoyan Qu commented, “It’s quite nice, but it’s not as tasty as the sparkling white drink you gave me before.”
“The sparkling white drink…” Gu Qingxue blinked, looking curious.
Lin Mo thought for a moment and guessed that Ruoyan Qu was referring to ‘Lei Bi.’
He didn’t hold back, spending two hundred Regret points to summon a drink from his world.
【Congratulations, host, you’ve received one bottle of Red Bull.】
Red Bull, huh…
That’s acceptable.
Lin Mo took out the Red Bull and poured a glass for both Ruoyan Qu and Gu Qingxue.
“This tastes pretty good; you both probably haven’t had it before, so you can give it a try.”
Gu Qingxue and Ruoyan Qu fully trusted Lin Mo and didn’t hesitate at all before taking a sip.
Their eyes both lit up.
“This taste is really unique, but it’s so delicious!” Gu Qingxue exclaimed.
“Senior Brother, why do you always have so many foods and drinks I’ve never seen before?” Ruoyan Qu queried, her cat-like face filled with curiosity.
“You can just pretend that I made all of this,” Lin Mo casually provided an excuse.
After all, the things he produced weren’t possible in this dimension.
Saying it was his creation wasn’t unreasonable.
Ruoyan Qu suddenly seemed to have a new discovery and turned to Gu Qingxue, saying, “Qingxue, give it a try! One sip of Senior Brother’s drink, followed by a sip of wine, tastes amazing!”
Gu Qingxue mirrored Ruoyan Qu, taking a sip of the wine followed by a sip of the Red Bull: “It’s pretty good.”
Before long, both the girl and the cat had finished one cup of Red Bull and one cup of Spirit Wine.
Quickly, Ruoyan Qu began to act strangely.
“Senior Brother, why are you all starting to spin?”
“Senior Brother, why do you seem like two people?”
“Senior Brother, look at my tail. It’s swaying!”
In her cat form, Ruoyan Qu was chasing her own tail in circles on the ground, her whole body swaying unsteadily.
Is she drunk?
She’s a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator; how could she get drunk from a cup of Spirit Wine?
Looking over at Gu Qingxue beside her, with her head down, quiet and obedient, she was looking much more composed.
Lin Mo reached out and grabbed the scruff of Ruoyan Qu’s neck, lifting her up.
“Senior Brother, I feel like my fate is being held by the back of my neck,” Ruoyan Qu flailed her paws wildly.
“Stop moving; it’s me holding you,” Lin Mo laughed, finding Ruoyan Qu quite adorable in her current state.
He called for the waiter.
“Dear guest, do you need a room for the night?”
Lin Mo nodded, “Two heavenly rooms, please.”
Just as he was about to pull out some Spirit Stones again, a soft, white hand grasped his wrist.
“One room; just one room!” Gu Qingxue extended a finger toward the waiter.
“This…” The waiter looked at Lin Mo.
At this moment, Lin Mo realized that Gu Qingxue didn’t seem quite right either.
Though her face wasn’t red, and she spoke quite clearly, she felt somewhat intoxicated.
In the next moment, Lin Mo confirmed his suspicions.
“Lin Mo, I want to sleep with you, just sleep together…” Gu Qingxue gripped Lin Mo’s wrist and gave it a gentle shake, her tone full of a teasing lilt.
“Dear guest, this young lady seems to be drunk,” the waiter said. “Our Spirit Wine, while sweet and flavorful, doesn’t taste very alcoholic, but its aftereffects can be quite strong.”
Hearing this, Lin Mo remembered that mixing Red Bull with alcohol could indeed amplify the potency.
It seemed he had made a misstep too.
“I’m not drunk, not drunk at all.” Gu Qingxue suddenly hugged Lin Mo. “I really like you, Lin Mo Gege. I want to be close.”
“Sir, how about a room for you both?” the innkeeper suggested. “This girl is drunk; she’s just an ordinary person. If she runs out in the middle of the night, it would be dangerous…”
Lin Mo accepted the innkeeper’s suggestion and booked only one room.
Once inside, the already heavily intoxicated Ruoyan Qu soon collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep.
“Lin Mo Gege, I want a kiss…”
“Last time you kissed me, it felt so nice.”
On Gu Qingxue’s side, she leaned in closer.
Lin Mo didn’t expect Gu Qingxue to be so proactive after getting drunk. She was no longer shy; her courage had increased significantly.
Seeing Gu Qingxue’s cherry lips getting closer, Lin Mo thought for a moment before gently pressing his lips against hers, then soothingly said, “Qingxue, behave; go rest. We need to set off tomorrow.”
Gu Qingxue puffed out her cheeks. “Lin Mo Gege, not like that! I want the kiss from last time.”
“After you wake up tomorrow, if you still want it, we can continue, okay?” Lin Mo said, using his spiritual energy to begin calming Gu Qingxue.
Before long, Gu Qingxue was sleepy. “Lin Mo Gege, I’m so tired, but I haven’t put on the medicine yet. Can you help me apply it…?”
As she spoke, she succumbed to drowsiness and fell asleep.
Lin Mo felt a bit of a headache. “I really left myself with a difficult problem before sleeping.”
After half an incense stick’s time, after carefully applying the medicine to Gu Qingxue, Lin Mo sat down to meditate and practice.
…
In Jinling, at the Chen Family.
“Patriarch, based on the portrait you provided, we seem to have found someone extremely similar in the city today.” A Chen Family disciple reported to the middle-aged man in the main seat.
The middle-aged man looked eager. “Where is that person?”
“In the northeast of the city, at an inn.”
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man took out a life stone from his storage ring. “Take my son’s life stone with you. If there’s a reaction when near that person, they will definitely be my son’s killer.”
“Yes, Patriarch.” The disciple carefully accepted the life stone and slowly retreated.
This middle-aged man was Chen Sheng, the father of Huai Chen, who Lin Mo had killed during a previous training mission.
Before dying, Huai Chen managed to transmit Lin Mo’s appearance to Chen Sheng through a secret technique.
However, the cultivation world is vast.
Finding someone based on a portrait is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack.
They never expected that nearly a year later, they would encounter someone in their own family who resembled what Huai Chen described.
Chen Sheng’s gaze exuded a fierce intent. If that person truly was his son’s killer, he would surely make them pay with their life.
…
The next morning, when Gu Qingxue woke up, her mind was still foggy, and she felt parched.
Lin Mo seemed to have anticipated this and handed her a cup of pre-brewed spirit tea.
“Thank you, Lin Mo Gege,” Gu Qingxue said as she took the spirit tea.
“Did I get drunk last night?”
“Yeah, you could say that,” Lin Mo replied.
Not long after drinking the spirit tea, Gu Qingxue’s head gradually cleared. Seeing that she was alone with Lin Mo in the room, her face flushed, and she quietly asked, “So Lin Mo Gege, what happened last night?”
Lin Mo knew what she was implying. He smiled and said, “You asked me for a kiss last night. Do you remember that?”
When Lin Mo reminded her, Gu Qingxue suddenly recalled.
Her face grew even hotter as she glanced at the empty medicine bottle on the table. “Lin Mo Gege, why is this medicine bottle empty?”
“Once used, it’s naturally empty.”
Used… Gu Qingxue remembered everything now.
Had she really asked Lin Mo to apply the medicine last night in her dazed state?
So Lin Mo must have applied it to her wounds below?
At that moment, Gu Qingxue was thoroughly embarrassed, letting out an ‘ah’ and diving into the quilt.
Seeing this, Lin Mo realized she was overthinking it.
“There’s one more place you need to apply the medicine yourself.” With that, he opened the door and stepped outside, quietly waiting by the entrance.
After a while, Gu Qingxue realized her mistake.
‘Clearly, Lin Mo Gege is a gentleman; why was I thinking that way about him?’
After a considerable time, Gu Qingxue finally called out to Lin Mo at the door, “Lin Mo Gege, you can come in now.”
As Lin Mo opened the door, he smiled and asked, “Is the medicine applied?”
Gu Qingxue shyly nodded, “Hmm.”
“Then about last night’s kiss, do you still want to continue?”
This question left Gu Qingxue momentarily speechless. “I… I…”
Stammering for quite some time, she couldn’t get the words out.
She wanted to, but what held her back was her shyness.
Noticing her hesitation, Lin Mo suddenly leaned closer, bringing his face close to Gu Qingxue’s.
At that moment, the distance between them was so short that they could feel each other’s breath.
Gu Qingxue’s heart raced; with the scent from Lin Mo wrapping around her, she couldn’t help but close her eyes.
This moment felt like she was a flower picked by Lin Mo.
Just as Lin Mo was about to kiss her, a surprised voice shattered the intimate atmosphere.
“Senior Brother, Sister Qingxue, what are you two doing?”
Unbeknownst to them, Ruoyan Qu had already woken up and was curiously scrutinizing them.
Lin Mo let out a sigh, grabbed Ruoyan Qu by the back of her neck, and tossed her outside the door.
With a ‘bang,’ he shut the door.
‘Meow?’ Ruoyan Qu, left outside, wore a confused cat face.
Meowing, she wondered what she had done wrong.
When Lin Mo and Gu Qingxue finally came out, they found Ruoyan Qu wearing a dejected cat expression. “Senior Brother, you were sneaking around behind my back.”
Gu Qingxue’s face was flushed as she lowered her head.
Lin Mo was surprised; when did this girl become so clever?
“I could hear you clearly from outside. You and Sister Qingxue were inside, smooching. It sounded really delicious.”
“I don’t care; if you don’t share with me, I’m going to be mad.”
Lin Mo finally realized that Ruoyan Qu meant “eating” in a literal sense.
He had no choice but to turn to the System and randomly produce a bag of candy.
“This candy is different from what you’ve seen before.” Upon receiving the candy, Ruoyan Qu’s cat face lit up with a smile. “I knew you wouldn’t forget about me, Senior Brother.”
After leaving the inn, Lin Mo didn’t rush off but headed towards the Treasure Pavilion.
In Jinling City, the attendants at the Treasure Pavilion, recognizing Lin Mo’s high membership level, immediately ushered him respectfully up to the second floor.
Lin Mo intended to select a high-quality robe for Gu Qingxue.
Ultimately, he chose two outfits, one primarily red and the other white. The white robe was a top-grade spirit treasure, while the red one was slightly inferior, being just an ordinary treasure.
Gu Qingxue tried them both on.
“How do I look, Lin Mo Gege?”
Gu Qingxue slowly twirled in front of Lin Mo.
He had to admit, the sight of Gu Qingxue in the white dress made her appear ethereal and breathtaking.
However, when she donned the red dress, Lin Mo’s eyes lit up; it was vibrant without being gaudy, exuding a pure charm.
Truly, beautiful people can pull off any color.
“The white looks more suitable for you, but the red possesses its own allure.”
“However, the quality of the red one is too poor.”
“Let’s buy the white one.”
Lin Mo paid decisively.
Gu Qingxue felt a bit shy. “I’m sorry for making you spend so much, Lin Mo Gege.”
“I will repay you twice over with spirit stones when I earn them in the future,” she added.
Lin Mo thought to himself, once you regain your memories, you wouldn’t need to earn anything to give back.
“Let’s not say ‘repay’ between us.” Lin Mo smiled. “In the future, if there’s a chance, you can also gift me something.”
Gu Qingxue mentally noted his words, remembering that her Lin Mo Gege seemed to prefer her in red.
Turning to the cat form of Ruoyan Qu, happily tasting her candy, Lin Mo asked, “Yanyan, which outfit do you like?”
Ruoyan Qu shook her head; she didn’t seem very interested in the items at the Treasure Pavilion.
“Forget these; just give me more delicious food, Senior Brother.”
Realizing that Ruoyan Qu didn’t need clothes in her cat form, Lin Mo gently patted her head. “You only care about eating. Once we’re back at the Lin Family, I’ll personally cook you a feast.”
“Really?!” Ruoyan Qu’s face lit up with excitement.
Lin Mo was quite confident in his cooking skills.
After all, his culinary skill points were at over level six.
Once they exited the Treasure Pavilion, as soon as Lin Mo left the city, he sensed someone had been trailing him.
Just as he probed with his consciousness, the person reacted extremely quickly.
Lin Mo couldn’t help but be curious—could it be that someone in Jinling wanted to rob him?
Or perhaps they had their sights on Gu Qingxue by his side?
Thinking this, Lin Mo’s gaze grew colder.
As long as that person dared to keep following, Lin Mo was confident he could capture them.
However, throughout the journey, the mysterious figure didn’t reappear.
Lin Mo dismissed it as a mere farce and took to the sky on his sword, flying towards the Lin Family in Tianxing City with Gu Qingxue.
…
At the Lin Family,
Lin Tian was at home, boasting wildly about Lin Mo to a group of his peers who lacked the qualifications to enter the Secret Realm.
“You have no idea, Lin Mo Gege! That one person with a single sword was like a god descending, truly like a titan, defeating the Xia Family while their outstanding talents didn’t stand a chance.”
One of the younger generation asked, “Then what were you doing, Lin Tian?”
Lin Tian rolled his eyes. “Zijian Gege was the one fighting; what do you expect me to do?”
“Of course, you should cheer him on!”
“My cheering was filled with pure passion; it definitely added to Lin Mo Gege’s battle power! I played a crucial role in that fight.”
A peer who was in the Secret Realm couldn’t hold back anymore. “Lin Tian, stop boasting! You were still unconscious when Lin Mo Gege defeated Xia Qianqiu; your cheers were worthless.”
However, it must be said that Lin Mo had thoroughly conquered the younger generation of the Lin Family.
Even Lin Zijian, upon hearing Lin Tian’s praises for Lin Mo, showed no sign of resentment.
If it weren’t for his established image in the Lin Family, he would have loved to share just how strong Lin Mo really was.
Seeing someone challenging his boasting, Lin Tian didn’t care for face and ran over to Lin Zhan and Gu Ningxin.
“Uncle, Aunt, from now on, I, Lin Tian, will be your beloved grandson.”
“In the Secret Realm, the bond I formed with Lin Mo Gege is deep and unbreakable.”
“You two have no idea; Lin Mo Gege is not only powerful in battle but also exceptionally skilled in courting.”
Lin Tian’s use of “Ge” connected them across five generations.
Lin Zhan was indeed very distantly related to Lin Tian in terms of bloodline.
Lin Zhan and Gu Ningxin couldn’t help but share a smile.
They didn’t dislike Lin Tian; his vivacious personality was very lively in the Lin Family, and his adaptable nature was sometimes even endearing.
They were also curious about what their child had done in the Secret Realm that had made the younger generation so obedient.
Even Lin Zijian seemed to show a newfound respect for Lin Mo.
Gu Ningxin curiously asked, “Explain how my son is so skilled in courting?”
“Didn’t Jiang Yanran bring along a representative from the Ice Palace?”
“Do you two still remember that?”
Mentioning Jiang Yanran caused a shift in the expressions of both Lin Zhan and Gu Ningxin.
Lin Zhan replied irritably, “Don’t you bring up that again! I’m still young and not senile; how could I forget?”
“Hey, cousin, don’t get mad. Just let me finish.”
Lin Tian continued, “At that time, I personally saw Uncle Lin Mo making Jiang Yanran’s senior sister act completely obedient. It was as if she didn’t dare to go west when he told her to go east, and she was practically glowing with admiration, even calling him ‘Brother Lin Mo.'”
For some reason, Lin Tian became quite excited as he recounted this.
He truly envied Lin Mo’s skills with women.
He wished he could join him and learn a move or two.
Gu Ningxin exclaimed with excitement, “Truly worthy of my son; what he did was remarkable.”
“Really? Is Mo’er’s charm that powerful?” Lin Zhan seemed skeptical.
Gu Ningxin gave his head a playful slap, “Are you doubting our child’s abilities? If he had no talent, would I be so devoted and give up… you know, being with you?”
Lin Zhan scratched his head and grinned foolishly, “You’re right; as always, my wife knows best.”
“I’m not done yet—both of you old-timers, stop showing off your affection.”
“That little genius the Xia brought back, Xia He, you both should know her, right?”
“Isn’t she famously tough?”
“But in front of Uncle Lin Mo, she turns into a little lamb. Even when slapped, she’d get angry!”
…
Lin Tian went on to praise Lin Mo extravagantly within the Lin family.
When Lin Mo returned home, he noticed that everyone in the Lin family looked at him with great respect.
Even uncles and older relatives regarded him with newfound admiration.
Lin Mo felt somewhat confused by this.
As he entered the Lin family hall, he saw Lin Tian eagerly promoting and overly bragging about him.
When he spotted Lin Mo, Lin Tian quickly poured him a cup of spirit tea and hurried over, “My dear uncle, you’ve worked hard, please have some tea.”
Then he saw Gu Qingxue beside Lin Mo and rushed to pour another cup, handing it to her, “Auntie, would you like some too?”
Honestly, Lin Mo’s initial impression of Lin Tian at the auction wasn’t very good.
But after this interaction, he found Lin Tian quite clever.
Taking out the Nine-turn Pill he had refined earlier from his storage ring, he tossed it to Lin Tian, “Go chill somewhere.”
“Alright!” Lin Tian caught the Nine-turn Pill and sensibly retreated to the shade of a tree outside.
In front of his parents, Lin Mo bowed his head.
Gu Qingxue also bowed, “Hello, uncle and aunt.”
When the Lin family members saw Gu Qingxue, all were stunned.
They previously thought Lin Tian was bragging.
After all, that kid loved to exaggerate.
But now, Lin Mo had brought the very person he was talking about, and they were genuinely shocked that Lin Mo had managed to win over Jiang Yanran’s senior sister.
After all, anyone who could enter the Ice Palace had to possess considerable talent.
Given Gu Qingxue’s previous performance, she surely held a significant status in the Ice Palace.
After their shock, Gu Ningxin reacted quickly, taking Gu Qingxue’s hands and gently patting them, smiling, “From now on, we’re all family, so there’s no need to be so formal.”
Lin Mo transmitted a message to his parents, explaining Gu Qingxue’s amnesia.
Lin Zhan patted Lin Mo’s shoulder and moved aside, speaking softly, “Mo’er, that was quite a clever move, taking advantage of her weakness. But what will you do once she regains her memories?”
“What else can I do? I’ll deal with it when the time comes.”
“She won’t come back with a knife looking to kill our Lin family, right?” Lin Zhan asked worriedly.
At this moment, Gu Ningxin joined the conversation, “Women care most about love and feelings. You often talk to me about this, have you two been intimate?”
“Yes,” Lin Mo replied without hesitation.
“Did you draw blood?” Gu Ningxin suddenly became excited.
“Yes.”
“That’s wonderful! Listen to your mother; it’s best to cultivate your relationship while she’s amnesiac. Even if she shows up with a knife, it’ll be out of sentiment. Just act humble, shower her with honeyed words and ultimately let her know you’re willing to die by her hand without resistance. I guarantee she’ll soften and be utterly conquered by you.”
Lin Mo was dumbfounded by his mother’s words.
He never expected his mother to teach him how to woo women.
And she even made a solid case for it.
“Wife, how do you know all this?” Lin Zhan exclaimed.
“Women know women best.”
“But what if she goes off-script and really tries to kill our child?” Lin Zhan voiced his concern.
“Are you a fool?” Gu Ningxin shot him a look, “If she really intends to threaten, of course, you’d run.”
Both Lin Mo and Lin Zhan fell silent.
Gu Qingxue stood quietly by, waiting for this private family exchange to conclude.
She was curious but maintained her politeness by not eavesdropping.
When Lin Nantian came out and saw Gu Qingxue, he was also momentarily taken aback.
Lin Zhan discreetly communicated the details Lin Mo had just shared.
Lin Nantian couldn’t help but give his grandson a thumbs up.
Yet, he wondered how her amnesia could have affected her cultivation level.
It was necessary to mention the gains from this secret realm.
At that moment, the Lin family was gathered in the discussion hall.
There were three elders in total.
They had already heard about Lin Mo’s actions in the secret realm from Lin Zijian.
Not only had he saved many Lin family members, but he had also helped Lin Zijian bring back quite a few quality spirit herbs and spirit fruits.
Of course, they were even more astonished that Lin Mo had managed to defeat Xia Qianqiu, the leader from the Xia family.
Having learned all this, they no longer held any objections to Lin Mo.
He had contributed so much to the Lin family and had such talent; he truly was a boon for them.
However, when they heard about Lin Mo’s final haul from the secret realm, they couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.
Those resources were enough to allow the Lin family to cultivate numerous Golden Core cultivators within a short period, and even pull some cultivators right on the brink of reaching the Nascent Soul Stage into it.
But the elders all understood that these were earned by Lin Mo through his own efforts.
Having brought back so many spirit fruits and herbs already had benefited the Lin family immensely.
They had no right to demand that Lin Mo continue handing over his gains.
Moreover, Lin Nantian was still the head of the family and would never agree to that.
“Mo’er, obtaining the heritage of that demon clan senior in the secret realm is entirely your own achievement,” Lin Nantian said appreciatively.
His words served as a warning to the three elders not to harbor any ulterior motives.
The three elders were equally aware of this.
“I will only take what is useful for my cultivation resource and the rest can be left for the Lin family. Let Grandpa and the elders manage it,” Lin Mo stated, taking out the storage ring containing the secret realm’s heritage.
Of course, he had already extracted what he needed.
Lin Mo’s actions caused the Lin family members to feel grateful.
The way they looked at Lin Mo became even friendlier.
Lin Tian, seizing the moment to play the sycophant, led a chorus of Lin Mo’s name.
With Lin Tian leading, the younger generation joined in, their voices echoing throughout every corner of the Lin family estate.
Lin Mo shot Lin Tian a sharp glare; was he trying to embarrass him?
He would have to give Lin Tian a few kicks later.
Misunderstanding the situation, Lin Tian thought he needed to increase the volume of his praise.
Secretly, he crept behind Lin Qingqing, crouched down, and squeaked, “Lin Mo, I want to have your babies.”
At that moment, the atmosphere turned awkward.
Lin Qingqing blushed profusely, glaring at Lin Tian behind her, “What are you doing?”
Lin Tian chuckled, “Just helping you express your feelings, Sister Qingqing!”
Once the Lin family meeting concluded, Lin Mo approached his grandfather privately to inquire about the three elders.
Lin Nantian freely shared the basic details about the three elders with Lin Mo.
Later that evening, Lin Mo sent a premium fire-based blade technique to the first elder based on the needs of the three elders.
He also refined a few fifth-grade Pulse-Opening Pills to send to the second elder.
Finally, he prepared a cup of fifth-grade Longevity Pills for the third elder.
Lin Mo knew very well that these were the very things the elders needed most right now.
After delivering these, the elders were very satisfied with Lin Mo, and their goodwill significantly increased.
Lin Mo’s intention behind all this was to unify the Lin family’s interests.
Strengthening the Lin family was essential for preparing against future threats so they could stand united in times of danger when he was absent.
With family matters settled thoroughly, Lin Mo planned to return to the Azure Spirit Sect at dawn the next day to take care of business there.
The sooner he left, the sooner he could be free.
Of course, Lin Mo didn’t forget to personally cook a lavish meal for Ruoyan Qu.
She was truly delighted, exclaiming, “Senior brother, I really think your cooking is so much better than anything outside! It’s such a blessing to be your spirit pet!”
Lin Mo chuckled, “It’s happiness to eat good food, isn’t it?”
Gu Qingxue also praised Lin Mo’s culinary skills.
The next day, as Lin Mo prepared to depart for the sect, Lin Tian threw himself at his leg, weeping, “My dear uncle, you must come back frequently to see me! I feel so lonely without you!”
Lin Mo kicked him away, “If you have time to put on a show in front of me, you might as well focus on your cultivation.”
“I’ve arranged for a suitable cultivation technique with my grandfather for you—you can go collect it later.”
Indeed, Lin Mo had specifically left a cultivation technique for Lin Tian.
Lin Tian’s Dual Spirit Root was not the main reason Lin Mo saw potential in him. It was rather his smooth way of handling matters and his ability to read situations.
Such a character would surely thrive wherever he went and was very efficient in his tasks.
Perhaps Lin Tian would be of great use in the future, contributing significantly to the Lin family or to himself.
Lin Mo glanced at Lin Qingqing, who had been watching him from a distance, and said with a smile, “Qingqing, I’ve also left a cultivation technique for you with Grandpa. Remember to practice hard.”
Lin Tian rubbed his sore backside, internally complaining about Lin Mo’s bias against males.
Why was Lin Mo so gentle with Sister Qingqing but kicked him around?
He just wished he had been born a girl!
Once everything was settled, Lin Mo stepped out of the Lin family estate and immediately sensed a strong, hostile intent.
Looking up, he saw over a dozen cultivators hovering in the sky.
None of them were below the Nascent Soul Stage.
Leading them was none other than Chen Sheng, the head of the Chen family—the father of Chen Huai, the one Lin Mo had defeated earlier, who had inappropriate designs on Xia He.
In his hand, the life stone was vibrating violently, and the murderous intent in his gaze was almost palpable as he shouted, “You little bastard, return my child’s life!”
