105: Chapter 105 Exploring the Ruins of Ancient Martial Arts Sects

"Dean Zhou, there's no need to be nervous. Things aren't what you think."

Seeing her tense expression, Officer Luo Yu quickly explained, "We came to find him, not because Student Lin Mo has done anything wrong."

"Not because he did something wrong?"

Dean Zhou's heart tightened again, and her eyes filled with a hint of wariness.

"Then why are you looking for him?"

She secretly guessed—could the Special Operations Group have noticed Lin Mo's talent and come to poach him?

She wasn't too happy about that.

Although the Special Operations Group held an exalted position and possessed tempting resources.

The danger coefficient was simply too high. They faced the unknown horrors within Secret Realms year-round, and a single slip-up could cost them their lives.

Lin Mo's C-Rank Martial Soul couldn't withstand their reckless ways.

He should rely on his talent in theoretical research and continue to delve deeper into that field.

Why bother wading into the muddy waters of the Special Operations Group?

Officer Luo Yu seemed to see through her thoughts, and for once, a faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth:

"Rest assured, Dean Zhou, we aren't here to poach him."

He paused, his tone becoming increasingly serious: "There is just one matter that needs to be verified with him. As for the specifics, I cannot disclose too much to you for the time being."

"Alright..." Dean Zhou was also someone who understood the rules and knew the protocols of the Special Operations Group, so she didn't press further.

"Then, for now, could I trouble Dean Zhou to call Student Lin Mo over?" Officer Luo Yu asked.

A flash of embarrassment crossed Dean Zhou's face as she helplessly replied, "I'm afraid Officer Luo has made a wasted trip. Just a moment ago, he already took a plane to Tian-Du City to carry out a mission."

"What? He went to carry out a mission? And in Tian-Du City?" Officer Luo Yu's expression immediately darkened, his tone carrying clear surprise.

"What mission is he doing in Tian-Du City? About how long until he returns?" He pressed further, his speaking speed quickening slightly.

"This... it counts as an A-Rank mission. As for when he'll be back, I'm not too sure either," Dean Zhou answered truthfully.

Officer Luo Yu's brows instantly knitted together.

"An A-Rank or higher mission? Near Tian-Du City?"

He seemed to think of something: "Could it be the mission to explore the Ancient Sect ruins in the Emei Mountain Range?"

Dean Zhou was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised: "Officer Luo also knows about this mission?"

"The Special Operations Group has records of all high-level missions throughout the Dragon Kingdom." Officer Luo Yu took a deep breath, his tone deepening, clearly familiar with this mission.

"Alright then, if he returns, please notify me immediately, Dean Zhou." He took a black business card from his pocket and placed it on the table. "This is my contact information."

Failing to find Lin Mo, Officer Luo Yu didn't linger, put down the business card, turned around, and left with his subordinates.

The office door was gently closed.

Dean Zhou looked at the cold-glinting business card on the table, her brows furrowed, her mind full of questions.

"What kind of trouble did this kid Lin Mo get into that could make the Special Operations Group so concerned?"

...

Meanwhile, inside the Linjiang City Patrol Barracks, the atmosphere was completely different.

In a temporarily cleared-out reception room.

Pei Luohan stood ramrod straight, her military uniform accentuating her valiant posture, and she could hardly hide her excitement.

Sitting opposite her was the liaison officer sent by the Special Operations Group.

"Captain Pei." The liaison officer looked at her, his tone serious. "I am now representing the Special Operations Group to formally extend an invitation to you, hoping you will join us. What do you think?"

Pei Luohan took a deep breath, suppressing the waves in her heart, raised her hand in a standard military salute, and said in a clear and firm voice: "Subordinate Pei Luohan is willing to join the Special Operations Group!"

She had been in the Patrol Squad for many years, handled many beast harassment incidents, and had long heard of the prestige of the Special Operations Group.

Having the opportunity to join such an organization was something she had dreamed of.

A glimmer of approval flashed in the liaison officer's eyes, and he nodded before changing the subject: "Very good. Now there is a matter I would like to inquire about—are you very familiar with a person named Lin Mo?"

Pei Luohan was stunned upon hearing this. Not knowing what the other party meant, she was a bit nervous: "I, I know him. He, he could be considered my teacher."

Recalling Lin Mo's uniqueness, she was curious about why the Special Operations Group was suddenly asking about him.

The liaison officer didn't explain, just continued: "According to our investigation, this kid is simply a Genius. Helping people improve Martial Souls, Awakening Soul Skills, creating several Cultivation Techniques, etc... Any one of these things alone would be enough to cause a sensation throughout the Dragon Kingdom."

Hearing this, Pei Luohan's heart jumped to her throat.

She certainly knew Lin Mo was powerful, but how had he been noticed by the Special Operations Group?

"Then you are looking for him..."

"Heh, didn't your squad report upwards earlier, suspecting that someone could perform Transmigration across the border wall and still return?"

"According to our investigation, this matter might be related to him."

After hearing the liaison officer's words, Pei Luohan was instantly dumbfounded.

So that mysterious big shot was actually her own little teacher...

...

Evening.

Tian-Du City.

Just after walking out of the airport, Lin Mo sneezed.

"Achoo... Damn it, which bastard is badmouthing me behind my back?"

Rubbing his nose, he looked up at the sky of Tian-Du City.

The sunset was heavy, plating this bustling city in a layer of golden-red.

In the distance, the Emei Mountain Range loomed in the clouds and mist.

"Let's go, the people meeting us are outside."

As the group just walked out of the airport lobby, they saw a figure dressed in black athletic wear walking towards them.

That person had a tall, straight build, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist, with eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

His gaze swept quickly over everyone, finally landing on Teacher An Nuolan and Teacher Shen Yao, carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"Are you the squad sent by Eastern Academy?" he asked.

"Hello!" Teacher An Nuolan stepped forward, her tone calm. "I am the team leader, Teacher An Nuolan. This is the instructor, Teacher Shen Yao, and this is the squad captain, Lin Mo."

She introduced the three of them, including herself.

Hearing this, the man's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

In his view, the two team leaders had decent strength, but the Soul Power fluctuations of the students behind them... not a single one had reached the Third Rank.

With such strength, among the teams sent by the various academies, they were likely at the bottom.

After all, those sent by other academies were all elite squads of third-year students, with Soul Power at least above Rank 35.

"Hello, I am the representative of the Qin family, Qin Feng."

His tone was flat, clearly not intending to make small talk, and he turned and waved towards the outside of the lobby. "Follow me, the cars are outside."

Lin Mo and the others didn't pay much attention to Qin Feng's slightly cold attitude.

After all, given their squad's superficial strength, it was indeed difficult for people to hold them in high regard.

In the eyes of outsiders, this team composed of first-year freshmen was probably here just to "make up the numbers."

Lu Mengmeng secretly tugged at Lin Mo's sleeve and whispered, "Boss, this guy doesn't seem to like us very much."

Lin Mo patted her head, the corners of his mouth curling up: "It's fine, in a while, let them witness what it means to 'pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger'."

Hearing this, Teacher An Nuolan shook her head helplessly but didn't say much.

She knew clearly just how much surprising ability this seemingly immature squad hid.

Following Qin Feng out of the lobby, several black off-road vehicles were already parked at the entrance.

The cars had no markings on their bodies, but they exuded a low-key sense of massiveness.

"Get in, we're going straight to the camp on the outskirts of the Emei Mountain Range." Qin Feng opened the door of a car, his tone still without any fluctuation.

Everyone looked at each other and got into the cars one after another.