Chapter 844: Dare or unwilling?
In his heart, Lin Mo thought.
"I am giving this to you all."
Lin Mo turned his palm, and a jade pendant appeared in the living room, emitting a milky white glow.
"Reciprocity is a custom in Huaxia; this jade pendant is a Fourth Grade Magic Artifact. Wearing it long-term can restore the body to a youthful state. Of course, it can't reverse aging, but staying close to it can wash away fatigue, remove illness, and enhance spiritual power."
Condine, Mar, Mr. Paul, and several other bodyguards were all momentarily stunned. The milky white glow emitted by the jade pendant enveloped the entire hall, with everyone bathing in the white light. Their pores opened wide as they breathed eagerly, their bodies as comfortable as if immersed in a hot spring, and all the fatigue dissipated instantly.
"How magical! I worked all night yesterday, but now I feel full of energy and vitality," Mar's eyes sparkled.
Mr. Paul was equally wide-eyed.
Condine suffered from ankylosing spondylitis, which caused a stabbing pain in his spine while walking. Yet under the soft glow, he clearly felt the pain in his back was diminishing, and the vitality of his skin and cells seemed to awaken.
"Reciprocity—I took your ring, so I'm giving you this jade pendant,"
Lin Mo said with a grin.
"Mr. Lin must be an Eastern Immortal Master to have such a magical thing," Condine said with emotion.
Eastern Huaxia is globally recognized as a superpower with a rich cultural heritage. Those who reach high positions in Western society generally have some understanding of Huaxia's culture, and thus Condine naturally considered Lin Mo an Eastern Immortal Master.
"I'm leaving now."
With that said, Lin Mo left a trail of afterimages as he dashed out, and when everyone came to their senses, Lin Mo was already hundreds of meters away.
After Lin Mo left.
In the Paul family's living room.
Condine carefully stored away the jade pendant as he sat on the sofa.
"Dad, that ring is the Paul family's heirloom, and that Lin Mo beat your grandson. It's like looking down on our Paul family. Are we really just going to let him walk away like that?" Mar said dissatisfied.
"Do you still want to kill him for revenge?" Condine shook his head, "Even Shadow is no match for him. His strength is likely above SSS-level superpower users. Our family is large and wealthy, but in front of those super-strong individuals, we are nothing but ants."
Hearing Condine's words, Mar sighed heavily.
For the Paul family, this might be the most embarrassing moment in decades.
"In fact, this is good news for us," Condine slowly said.
"Grandpa, what do you mean by that?" Mr. Paul asked, puzzled. Condine replied, "The other day, the president of the Superpower Alliance came looking for me, also inquiring about the ring. This ring might be connected to a very important secret, but that secret holds no benefit for the Paul family, and it might even bring disaster to us.
This time, Lin Mo taking the ring means taking away the trouble, and he even left us a magical jade pendant. For us, we haven't lost anything but rather gained something."
"You mean the people from the Superpower Alliance are also eyeing our ring?" Mar exclaimed.
"Those are matters for those non-human powerful beings. It's better we not get involved," Condine said, shaking his head.
The higher one stands, the more they realize their own insignificance.
Lin Mo turned into an afterimage as he left the villa, transforming into the wind, reaching a university in less than ten minutes.
"There's one more thing left, the remaining scepter is in Hongmen's hands. I should leave New York. Before leaving, I will go see Yanzi."
Lin Mo thought quietly.
It was an overcast day, desolate, with leaves covering the stone path.
"For power, I seem to have sacrificed so much." Walking along the path by the lake, Lin Mo reflected somewhat sentimentally. "If one wants to gain something stronger than others, then the same effort must be made, and certain things must be given up. There are never gains enjoyed without effort in this world."
Lin Mo murmured to himself.
Though he lost the vibrant and simple times of youth, he has now gained something equally significant: power that others envy.
"Brother Xiao Mo."
In the distance, a white figure ran over quickly.
Guo Yan, wearing a white coat, under the autumn sunlight, had a bit of the pure celebrity aura from a photograph.
"Hmm, did you finish class?" Lin Mo smiled, baring his teeth.
"Not yet, but since Brother Xiao Mo came to see me, I skipped class." Guo Yan laughed, revealing rows of white teeth.
Lin Mo ruffled her hair, "Hmm, make sure to go back to class later. I came to see you just to say goodbye. I am leaving."
Guo Yan showed a hint of sadness on her cheeks, biting her thin lips as she said, "Brother Xiao Mo, where are you going?"
"To take care of some business, and after it's done, I'll return home. Once you graduate and return, you can still come and find me to have fun," Lin Mo said with a smile.
"Hmm, I will study well and help my brother and Brother Xiao Mo at the company later," Guo Yan nodded obediently.
"By the way, this is for you."
Lin Mo took out a White Glass Jade Bracelet, which had a flowing white-green light, reflecting rings of green light in the sunlight. "This is my gift for you. Make sure you wear it all the time, and don't lose it."
This bracelet was crafted by Lin Mo last night using Spirit Stones. Long-term wear can enhance the constitution, making the skin whiter and more vibrant. It can also protect Guo Yan in critical moments.
"I will surely keep what Brother Xiao Mo gave me safe and won't lose it," Guo Yan said joyfully, holding the jade bracelet dearly.
"Alright, hurry back to the classroom for your lesson."
"Hmm."
Guo Yan put on the bracelet, then suddenly hugged Lin Mo, her cheeks turning red as she turned and ran towards the teaching building, "Brother Xiao Mo, I am leaving now."
Lin Mo had a faint smile on his lips.
After Guo Yan left, two figures appeared behind Lin Mo. No one saw how they appeared, giving off a somewhat eerie feeling.
"Greetings, Mr. Lin."
Both spoke simultaneously.
The two women, one with shoulder-length chestnut short hair, and the other with waterfall-like black long hair, clad in a red leather jacket with an alluring figure.
It was Yula and Fire Phoenix, who respectfully called out.
"The girl just now is my sister, you two will protect her in New York until she graduates and returns home," Lin Mo said flatly.
Yula and Fire Phoenix exchanged a look, frowning slightly. They were both strong superpower users, yet they were asked to protect a schoolgirl?
"Are you unwilling?"
Lin Mo turned, his gaze lightly sweeping over the two.