The three education commissioners clearly took Lin Mo's reaction as modesty.
Meng Shenji smiled, not dwelling on the topic, and instead asked, " Lin Mo, the exchange is over. What are your plans now?"
After a moment's Lin Mo replied, "I plan to return to the Dugu Manor to continue my cultivation. Things have been a bit unsettled within the academy lately."
"A few days ago, someone attempted to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Royal Academy; my target was very likely me."
The expressions of Meng Shenji and the other two immediately turned serious.
They were naturally aware of this.
An assassin with the cultivation level of Seven-Ring Soul Sage infiltrated the academy. Fortunately, Dugu Bo had been staying in the academy during this time and discovered the opponent's whereabouts in time.
After capturing the assassin, Dugu Bo used various methods to interrogate him, but the assassin remained tight-lipped and refused to divulge any information about the mastermind.
Seeing that he couldn't get any information out of him, Dugu Bo simply killed him.
The assassin's body was then prominently displayed by Dugu Bo outside the gates of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, serving as a deterrent to other forces with similar intentions.
After this incident, those forces that secretly coveted Lin Mo naturally learned that Dugu Bo was stationed at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and dared not send anyone to their deaths again.
Lin Mo: "If I continue to stay in the academy, it would not only be irresponsible to myself, but it could also endanger other students."
"Following Senior Dugu is the best choice."
Upon hearing this, Meng Shenji sighed deeply.
He understood that Lin Mo was telling the truth.
Given Lin Mo's current talent and potential, he has already attracted the attention of countless people.
On the surface, they might still be wary of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and Dugu Bo's power, and dare not act rashly, but secretly, they would never miss an opportunity.
"You're right." Meng Shenji nodded, his tone full of helplessness. "Following Poison Douluo is indeed the safest choice."
"The academy will increase security. It's best if you stay with Poison Douluo for the time being."
Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin nodded slightly, agreeing with Meng Shenji's decision.
Afterwards, Lin Mo, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling Lengleng followed Dugu Bo and left the Education Committee, returning to the Dugu Manor.
The Dugu Manor.
Upon returning to the Dugu Manor, Dugu Bo did not go directly to his room to rest as usual, but instead called the three of them to the courtyard.
He first looked at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, his tone serious. " Yanyan, Lengling, you two can't let your guard down any longer."
The Soul Master Tournament will officially begin in nine months, and your current Soul Power Level is not far from level fifty.
Dugu Yan blinked. "Grandpa, in nine months— Lingling and I should have no problem breaking through to level 50."
Ye Lingling nodded slightly in agreement.
Dugu Bo shook his head. "It's not 'should,' it's 'must.'"
You must seize every opportunity to cultivate and strive to raise your Soul Power to level 50 and obtain your Fifth Soul Ring before the Soul Master Tournament begins.
At this point, a look of excitement suddenly appeared on Dugu Bo's face. "If I remember correctly, those three youngsters from the Spirit Hall known as the Golden Generation, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, are currently only at the Soul King level."
"The three of them are considerably older than you two. If your cultivation levels can also break through to the Soul King by then—"
"... Doesn't this mean that I'm even better than Pope Bibi Dong at nurturing young Soul Master?" Dugu Bo, becoming increasingly pleased.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud, clearly very pleased with the idea.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, somewhat amused and exasperated. Their grandfather's Competitive spirit could surface at any moment.
Lin Mo stood aside without saying a word.
He listened quietly to Dugu Bo's instructions, but in his heart he was calculating his own cultivation progress.
His current Soul Power Level is level 57, which is still three Soul Power away from level 60.
In the eyes of most Soul Master, it is almost impossible to increase their Soul Power by three levels in just nine months.
This is precisely why Dugu Bo did not urge Lin Mo to cultivate.
But Lin Mo knew that the situation was not like that.
Since he and Charizard each condensed Soul Power Vortex within their bodies, their cultivation speed has increased significantly.
For him, increasing his Soul Power by three levels in nine months is not a difficult task at all.
He was confident that he could raise his Soul Power Level to level 60 before the Soul Master Tournament officially began, thus becoming a true Soul Emperor.
In the days that followed, Lin Mo resumed his reclusive lifestyle.
He no longer makes public appearances and spends all his time in the Dugu Manor, devoting almost all his time to cultivation, except for necessary meals and rest.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling both entered a state of arduous cultivation.
Under Dugu Bo's supervision, the two devoted almost all their energy to cultivating their Soul Power.
The Dugu Manor had no shortage of cultivation resources, and with both of them possessing considerable talent, their Soul Power increased at a remarkably stable rate.
Lin Mo's renewed disappearance did not surprise the outside world.
After the assassin infiltration incident, everyone understood that Lin Mo's wisest choice was to focus on cultivation under the protection of Titled Douluo.
Time passes day by day, seasons change, autumn goes and winter comes, winter ends and spring arrives.
Life within the Dugu Manor was monotonous yet fulfilling.
Besides cultivating his Soul Power, Lin Mo continued to study his Self-Created Soul Skill, " Myriad Transformations," which was Body Martial Soul.
After months of practice, his mastery of " Myriad Transformations " techniques has become increasingly refined, and he is now able to flexibly utilize the changes in various parts of his body in actual combat.
Charizard's mastery of new skills is also improving day by day.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's Soul Power steadily approached level fifty.
Three months before the start of the Soul Master Tournament, Dugu Yan was the first to break through to level 50, and a month later, Ye Lingling also successfully reached level 49.
At this rate, it's practically a certainty that Ye Lingling will break through to level 50 and obtain her Fifth Soul Ring before the Soul Master Tournament.
Dugu Bo was very satisfied with this, and he was all smiles all day long. Even his attitude towards the servants in the mansion became much gentler.
In the Sun Moon, time seems to fly by when one is completely immersed in cultivation.
When Lin Mo awoke from his Calm Mind, the sunlight streaming into the room through the window was just in time.
He slowly opened his eyes, feeling the Soul Power within his body grow even stronger, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Level 60!
After eight months of arduous training, he successfully completed the final three- Soul Power Level.
Lin Mo stood up, walked to the window, and opened it.
The trees in the courtyard were already lush and verdant, and the hot summer Heat Wave carried a refreshing scent of grass and trees.
He calculated the time; eight months had passed since the exchange program with the Four Elements Academy ended.
The Soul Master Tournament is about to begin in a month.