That afternoon.
Lin Mo and Dugu Yan spent a whole day finally managing to coax Ye Lingling back to her senses.
They accompanied Ye Lingling for a long time as they strolled around Heaven Dou City. During this time, the two women secretly avoided him and whispered among themselves.
But when the two women reappeared before her, the subtle distance between them had vanished.
Ye Lingling's gentle smile returned, but a hint of reproach would occasionally flash in her eyes when she looked at Lin Mo.
Compared to before, her mood was undoubtedly a million times better.
Ye Lingling linked arms with Dugu Yan, and the two walked side by side ahead, exchanging a few words in hushed tones and letting out soft laughter from time to time.
Lin Mo, following behind the two, watched their backs as they reconciled, and immediately felt a sense of relief.
From the beginning, he understood that Ye Lingling wasn't really angry; it was just that the sudden occurrence of this incident inevitably made her feel somewhat wronged.
The three had known each other for many years and had a very deep bond. Moreover, they had all expected this to happen.
Ye Lingling never expected this scene to come so suddenly, nor did she expect that she would suddenly become the one left out in the cold.
This unexpected situation caused her to lose her composure for a moment, but she has since returned to normal.
" A-Mo, hurry up!" Dugu Yan turned around and glared at him. "You're dawdling, it's almost dark."
Lin Mo quickly quickened his pace to catch up.
By the time they returned to the Dugu Manor, it was already completely dark.
Dinner had already been prepared in the mansion, and Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan were sitting in the dining hall waiting for them.
Upon seeing the three return, the two elders' gazes lingered on Lin Mo for a moment, a meaningful smile flashing in their eyes.
You're back?
Dugu Bo put down his teacup. "Did you enjoy your stroll?"
"I'm quite happy." Lin Mo nodded.
Ye Linyuan looked gently at his granddaughter. " Lingling, are you feeling better?"
Ye Lingling blushed slightly. "Yes, Grandpa, I'm fine."
"That's good." Ye Linyuan smiled and didn't ask any further questions.
Lin Mo stood alone in front of the cultivation chamber, took a deep breath, suppressed all distracting thoughts, pushed open the stone door of the chamber, and went inside.
The secret room was small, about ten square meters, with only a simple futon in the center and nothing else.
Lin Mo sat cross-legged on the futon and slowly closed his eyes.
The next moment, my heart began to beat strongly.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
A dull sound echoed in the secret chamber. With the rhythm of his heartbeat, a rich flow of Bloodline Power surged from Lin Mo's body, quickly filling the entire chamber.
A crimson mist swirled around him, completely enveloping his figure.
Lin Mo's breathing gradually became steady, and he began to guide the Bloodline Power that had accumulated in his body for a long time.
This cultivation goal is quite demanding: while condensing the Bloodline Soul Core, the quality of the Scarlet Blood Heart must be raised to the 100,000-year level.
Both tasks require a significant amount of time and effort, and must be done simultaneously.
At the same time that Lin Mo entered seclusion.
Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Crown Prince 'Crown Prince's Eastern Palace.
Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, sat at her desk, holding a secret report that had just been delivered.
But when she saw the contents of the secret report, a ripple suddenly appeared in her usually calm eyes.
move.
The secret report contained only a few lines:
Ye Linyuan has closed his clinic and gone to the Dugu Manor; he has not left yet.
Lin Mo appeared in Heaven Dou City today, accompanied by Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, and spent the day sightseeing in the city.
Dugu Bo once again refused Prince Xue Xing's request to enter the palace to treat His Majesty.
This is Lin Mo's first high-profile public appearance since he disappeared without a trace for more than three years.
Ye Linyuan went to the Dugu Manor ----
Qian Renxue muttered to herself, " Dugu Bo has rejected Xue Xing's invitation again—"
She narrowed her eyes slightly, quickly Analytic the information.
Ye Linyuan closed his clinic and went to the Dugu Manor, clearly for Lin Mo's sake.
Dugu Bo repeatedly refused Prince Xue Xing's invitations, making his stance quite clear: he would not interfere in palace affairs.
In addition, Lin Mo's sudden appearance----
A slow, gentle smile curved Qian Renxue's lips.
Whatever the reason for Lin Mo's sudden appearance, it was undoubtedly good news for her.
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace is under her control, and Xue Ye's situation is even worse than rumored.
Let alone six months, I'm afraid they'll struggle to even last three months.
With both Ye Linyuan and Dugu Bo, two Titled Douluo, gathered at the Dugu Manor, they certainly won't be appearing in the outside world for some time.
This means that there will be fewer variables in her next actions.
"As long as no other unexpected events occur----"
Qian Renxue murmured softly, "Then I will be able to ascend the throne smoothly."
He infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire for over a decade, patiently plotting and meticulously advancing step by step.
Now the time for Harvest has finally arrived.
She stood up, walked to the window, and looked in the direction of the Dugu Manor.
The night was deep, and the starlight was dim.
But in Qian Renxue's eyes, a determined light shone.
Time passed day by day.
On the surface, Heaven Dou City appears calm and peaceful, but beneath the surface, turbulent currents are brewing.
Although the news of Xue Ye's serious illness was strictly suppressed, some rumors still managed to leak out.
Various noble factions began to operate covertly, attempting to gain an advantage in the future power transition.
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe remained diligent in his duties, handling court affairs with great efficiency, earning praise from many ministers.
Prince Xue Xing sought help from other healing-type Soul Master on several occasions, but with little success.
The gates of the Dugu Manor remained tightly closed, refusing all visitors.
The secret room in the backyard of the mansion was completely enveloped by a thick aura of blood.
Time passed slowly, and six months had gone by in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan, as usual, guarded the vicinity of the secret chamber.
Suddenly, the two of them looked up at the same time, towards the direction of the secret room.
A deep, muffled heartbeat Infiltrator the barrier and echoed in the courtyard.
Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan's expressions changed slightly, and they simultaneously reinforced the barrier.
No trace of their presence was allowed to escape.
In the secret room.
Lin Mo sat cross-legged on the futon, his eyes closed.
The Bloodline Soul Core had completely solidified in the area of his chest.
Under Lin Mo's control, the Soul Core slowly moved and eventually merged into the center of his chest, which is the location of the middle dantian.
The moment the Soul Core fused with the body, a surge of powerful Bloodline Power erupted from the Soul Core and instantly flowed throughout the entire body.
The Scarlet Blood Heart External Soul Bone, whose quality had been stuck at 99,999 years, finally broke through the final bottleneck and became Lin Mo's first Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
A burst of blood energy shot into the sky, transforming into a crimson pillar of light that slammed into the barrier surrounding the secret chamber.
Because Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan were prepared, this huge commotion went unnoticed by others.
Lin Mo slowly opened his eyes.
A flash of crimson light appeared deep within his pupils.
He let out a long breath, "Success—"
Feeling the power within his body, Lin Mo's face revealed an uncontainable joy.
With the Bloodline Soul Core fully condensed, the Scarlet Blood Heart transformed into Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
Both things were accomplished simultaneously.
On the surface, his Soul Power is still level 70, but his actual combat strength is incomparable to when he first went into seclusion.
"Next----"
Lin Mo stood up and stretched his stiff body. "It's time to get the Seventh Soul Ring."