Ye Linyuan glanced at Lin Mo and said calmly, "The corpse is useless to you; you might as well hand it over to me."
He stroked his beard, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his usually gentle eyes, as if he were plotting something.
Upon hearing this, not only Lin Mo, but also Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling showed expressions of confusion.
Ma Hongjun's body had already been Ice Seal by Lin Mo and placed in Storage Soul Tool, which was essentially useless except for taking up space. So what did Ye Linyuan need this thing for?
Soon, Dugu Bo, who was standing to the side, explained with a smile, "You haven't been back for a long time, so you don't know much about what's happening on the mainland."
"Do you remember that Wolf Bandits? Most of the people you rescued from Wolf Bandits have recovered and returned to normal life."
Dugu Yan nodded. Of course she remembered those kidnapped women; their pitiful appearance still made her heart ache when she thought about it.
"They haven't forgotten your kindness either, and have cooperated with the Heaven Dou Empire's official channels to publicize your actions."
"Is that so?" Lin Mo was slightly surprised.
He did it casually and never expected anything in return.
I never expected that the rescued women would return to normal life so quickly, and I never expected that they would even take the initiative to spread the word about it.
Dugu Bo continued, "Since Ma Hongjun has fallen into your hands, then you are his just punishment."
Since that's the case, why not use the bad reputation he's accumulated to promote your good deeds?
The words were spoken plainly, but everyone present understood their meaning.
Ma Hongjun is Fallen Soul Master wanted jointly by the Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire, his hands stained with the blood of innocent people.
Over the years, he has committed countless crimes across the Heaven Dou Empire, including massacring entire villages more than once.
If news of Lin Mo killing Ma Hongjun were to spread, coupled with the stories of the women he rescued, it would undoubtedly elevate Lin Mo's reputation to a new level.
One is Fallen Soul Master who slaughtered entire villages, and the other is One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor who saves lives. Compared to the other, Lin Mo's image is much more noble.
Lin Mo nodded. "Alright, then I'll leave this to Grandpa and the teacher."
He reached down and touched the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse at his waist, then retrieved the Ice Seal corpse of Ma Hongjun and casually placed it on the ground.
Through the ice, you could see Ma Hongjun's terrified and distorted face.
"This matter will be handled by the teacher."
Lin Mo said, "However, if you want to preserve it for a long time, it's best to go find Bing'er. My ice has a limited Ice Seal time..."
He paused, a hint of helplessness in his voice. "After all, I'm not a proper Ice-type Soul Master; this is already my limit."
He was telling the truth.
He is far inferior to a proper Ice-type Soul Master.
If Shui Bing'er were to make a move, Ice Seal for ten or eight years wouldn't be a problem; his side could only maintain the freeze for a month or two at most.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan looked at Lin Mo with considerable surprise.
Ye Linyuan stepped forward, squatted down, and carefully examined the ice layer. He then tapped it with his hand, producing a crisp sound.
"This ice is of good quality, very hard, more than enough to seal a corpse." He stood up, brushing the ice shards off his hands.
"But you said that if this goes on for too long, problems will definitely arise. I'll have someone go and invite that girl over later."
Dugu Bo remained silent, storing the ice block into his Storage Soul Tool: "Alright, leave this to us. You guys just got back, go and rest."
Lin Mo nodded.
The council hall of the Dugu Manor.
The hall was spacious and bright, with people sitting on both sides of the long table, creating a much more solemn atmosphere than usual.
Lin Mo sat in the main seat, looking down at the elders and Feng Xiaotian who had gathered below, his expression slightly surprised.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling did not come here with Lin Mo, but stayed by the side of the two elders and did not participate in this sect meeting.
This is Lin Mo's intention.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling have just returned from Sea God Island. They must be exhausted from their journey and should get some rest first.
Moreover, the main topic of this meeting was the distribution of resources brought back from Sea God Island. The two of them had already received what they were entitled to, so there was no need for them to make another trip.
Besides the students from the Four Elements Academy and Yang Wudi, there was another person who surprised Lin Mo.
Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Defense Clan.
Niu Gao was a burly man, sitting on the chair like a small mountain. His skin had a faint yellowish-brown sheen, and he was so big that he took up the space of two people.
Seeing Lin Mo's confusion, Yang Wudi explained, " Niu Gao had nowhere else to go, and coupled with the coercion from the Elephant Armor Sect, he simply came to seek refuge with me."
He paused, then added, "This was also agreed upon by the two seniors, Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan."
Yang Wudi spoke calmly, but his eyes held a hint of satisfaction as he looked at Niu Gao.
The two have a long-standing friendship; they stood together when the Clear Sky Sect abandoned the Four Single-Attribute Clans.
"I know Old Rhino; he's reliable."
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo nodded slightly. "It's alright. Now that you've joined, you're family. As long as you don't betray our trust, I'll naturally treat everyone equally..."
His gaze swept over the crowd, lingering on Niu Gao for a moment before moving away.
He had some impression of Niu Gao. The Defense Clan was good at defense and construction, and was considered a more pragmatic branch among the four clans, unlike the Strength Clan which was so devoted to the Clear Sky Sect.
Niu Gao stood up, clasped his hands in a salute to Lin Mo, and said in a loud voice, "Sect Master, I, Niu Gao, am a rough man and I don't know how to say nice things."
Now that I've joined the Body Sect, the Sect Master's orders will be my sole guide, without question!
As he spoke, he thumped his chest, making muffled thuds.
Lin Mo nodded. "Elder Niu, you're too kind. Please have a seat."
Niu Gao sat down again and smiled honestly, looking satisfied.
Then, Lin Mo took out a Storage Soul Tool and placed it on the table.
Shui Yue'er's eyes lit up immediately upon seeing the Soul Tool.
This Soul Tool was the one that Shui Yue'er had returned to Lin Mo, containing the resources Lin Mo had traded from Xiao Bai Demon Soul Great White Shark King.
Shui Yue'er subconsciously sat up straight, her eyes fixed on the Storage Soul Tool.
Soon, Lin Mo's actions confirmed Shui Yue'er's guess.
He reached out and touched the Storage Soul Tool, and in no time, he retrieved the Soul Bone and various resources stored within Storage Soul Tool.
One by one, the Soul Bone appeared on the table, each radiating its own unique light.
The Soul Bone were lined up on the table, their surfaces shimmering with a faint glow and radiating intense energy.
Even from a distance, those present could feel the power contained within it.
Apart from Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er, who were already mentally prepared, the elders present all widened their eyes and revealed a horrified expression.
With their strength and insight, it was not difficult for them to judge that the Soul Bone Lin Mo had taken out were all rare and excellent, with even the lower-quality ones being at least ten thousand years old.
Huo Lie sat in the chair, his eyes wide and his mouth slightly open, looking incredulous.
He had seen very few Soul Bone, let alone so many at once.
On the table were some fragrant, golden-yellow gelatinous substances, each piece about the size of two adult palms and more than three fingers thick.
Is this Whale Rubber? But does Whale Rubber come in such large sizes?
There were also various other special cultivation resources, which filled most of the table.
Lin Mo quickly cleared his throat and said, "With your discerning eyes, you should not find it difficult to recognize the identities of these items."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and continued, "However, due to their attributes and scarcity, Soul Bone cannot be shared by everyone for the time being. Other cultivation resources, however, can be allocated to each individual."
"As for this golden Whale Rubber, its function is quite simple: it can enhance Soul Master's physical attributes without any side effects. You've probably already witnessed its effects."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly.
The fact that Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er possessed Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring was never hidden from them.
In their view, the fact that the Eighth Ring was made with Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring was inseparable from the help of Whale Rubber.
However, the reality was quite different from what they had imagined. Whale Rubber could only play a supporting role at best; the bulk of the reward came from the Sea God Trial.
However, Lin Mo did not explain, and no one pressed him for an answer.
Soon, all the resources were distributed.
Lin Mo's gaze lingered on these Soul Bone for a moment, then he picked out a Water-type Soul Bone and tossed it to Shui Rouyun.
Shui Rouyun bowed slightly, her tone gentle. "Sect Master, then I won't stand on ceremony."
She took the Soul Bone, looked it over, and her eyes were full of satisfaction.
Lin Mo then picked up a few more Soul Bone and handed them to Huo Wushuang, Yu Tianxin, and Yang Wudi respectively.
Just as Lin Mo said, it was difficult to make one piece for each person, but no one felt any dissatisfaction.
Soul Bone are priceless treasures, regardless of their grade, let alone the fact that all the Soul Bone Soul Bone Lin Mo has taken out are ten-thousand-year level.
Soul Bone of ten thousand years old would be considered Blood River Treasure if placed in the outside world.
Thanks to Lin Mo's special care, Huo Wushuang and Yu Tianxin each received a piece of Soul Bone.
The Soul Bone Soul Bone that Huo Wushuang received was produced by the same kind of Soul Beast as the one Huo Wu Huo Wu, but the location was different and the age of the soul bone was much younger than the one Huo Wu had fused and absorbed.
Huo Wushuang accepted the Soul Bone, his hands trembling slightly, and bowed deeply to Lin Mo: "Thank you, Sect Master."
He straightened up, looked down at the Red piece of his left arm bone in his hand, his eyes filled with gratitude.
He didn't dare go to Sea God Island back then, missing out on that great opportunity. After returning, seeing Huo Wu and the others' cultivation levels rise rapidly, it would be a lie to say he didn't regret it.
Unexpectedly, Lin Mo still remembered him and left him a piece of his Soul Bone.
The Soul Bone Soul Bone that Yu Tianxin received came from a Sea Soul Beast called Lightning Flood Dragon, and she was extremely satisfied with it.
The Soul Ring and Soul Bone produced by this sub -Subdragon Soul Beast are the favorites of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master, not to mention that their attributes are lightning attribute, which is extremely compatible with the attributes of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
And its age is also quite impressive, over 30,000 years.
Yu Tianxin took the Soul Bone, held it in her hand, and felt the lightning attribute power contained within it. A look of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
He clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to Lin Mo without saying a word, but his solemn expression said it all.
Although Huo Wushuang and Yu Tianxin regretted not going to Sea God Island, they had already learned to accept reality as the days passed.
Although they missed the opportunity on Sea God Island, they may find other suitable opportunities in the future.
Although they missed the fast track to Sea God Island, their strength has fallen far behind that of Shui Bing'er and the others, but they are still at the top level among their peers, with both of them now possessing the cultivation of Six-Ring Soul Emperor.
As for these elders, Shui Rouyun benefited from the Sea Soul Beast's influence and received a Soul Bone that suited her.
A deep blue left leg bone, produced by a ten-thousand-year-old Ice Sea Snake, perfectly suited to her.
Shui Rouyun examined the Soul Bone in her hand, her eyes filled with satisfaction. This Soul Bone was not only of superior quality, but its attributes were also extremely compatible with hers.
With it, her abilities can reach a new level.
Yang Wudi also obtained a piece of right arm bone from a ten-thousand-year-old swordfish. It was silvery-white and exuded a sharp aura.
He held the Soul Bone in his palm, examining it carefully, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Because of his pride, Yang Wudi had extremely high requirements for Soul Bone. He had had opportunities to obtain Soul Bone before, but he chose to give up because the age and attributes were not suitable.
But now, he couldn't find fault with this right arm bone in terms of either quality or attributes.
Although Huo Wu's father, Huo Lie, did not possess Soul Bone, his mouth had been open the moment he entered the meeting room.
For him, the improvement of his children, Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, was more gratifying than his own.
Not to mention that even he never expected his daughter to have a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring on Sea God Island.
Compared to this, whether or not one receives Soul Bone is no longer important.
As for Zhu Zhuqing and the others, they were already extremely satisfied with the profits from Sea God Island, so they naturally wouldn't be envious of the current distribution of their Harvest.
Shui Yue'er leaned against her sister, watching everyone distribute the food with a smile, showing no envy whatsoever.
She's taken everything she could on Sea God Island and absorbed everything she could. She still has a God-Given Soul Ring she hasn't used yet.
Lin Mo quickly glanced at everyone again and said, "This is all we can do for now, but please rest assured, although Soul Bone are rare, we can still manage to have one for everyone in the future..."
At this point, Lin Mo couldn't help but mutter to himself.
If we really want to help everyone coordinate their Soul Bone, it would probably be more appropriate to start with the Soul Beast.
It is not about obtaining through hunting Soul Beast.
While it's possible to simply hunt down Soul Beast, it would only result in a large amount of unnecessary bloodshed.
Soul Beast grow much slower than human Soul Master. If high-level Soul Master were to slaughter high-level Soul Beast indiscriminately for the sake of Soul Bone, it would probably not be long before high-level Soul Beast became extinct.
Thinking about this, Lin Mo couldn't help but ponder.
To fill the gap in Soul Bone, it will most likely be necessary to try negotiating with other Soul Beast leaders, just like the last time with Xiao Bai.
It's much easier to get Soul Bone from them than by hunting Soul Beast.
Lin Mo already had a target for this negotiable Soul Beast leader: the Snow Empress of the Far North.
The Ice and Snow Empresses are far stronger than Xiao Bai Demon Soul Great White Shark. Not to mention ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, they probably have collected quite a few hundred-thousand-year level ones.
However, we still need to carefully consider how to negotiate.
As for the items needed for the negotiation, Lin Mo had already thought of them: the Ten- Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Cavern... If they could be found successfully, the positions of both sides would be reversed.
The person eager to make a deal will become Snow Empress, at which point Lin Mo can wait for the right price to sell.
Who knows, it might even give me an extra piece of the Soul Bone I'm missing.
Thanks to the Sea God's generous gift, Lin Mo has already filled seven of the ten Soul Ring needed to fill the gap between his two Martial Soul, leaving only the last three.
However, the gap in Soul Bone is enormous. Although he currently possesses four Soul Bone, two of them are External Soul Bone, leaving him still lacking five regular Soul Bone.
These are the Head Soul Bone, Torso Soul Bone, right leg bone, and left and right arm bones.
The Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Bone is too useless for Lin Mo right now. He will naturally replace it when he finds a suitable Soul Bone in the future.
Not only him, but also Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had significant gaps in their Soul Bone.
The requirement for Dugu Yan to pass the Eighth Trial is to gather divine Divine Armor, which means the entire body's Soul Bone.
The Sea God Divine Armor is closely related to Dugu Yan's future potential after becoming a god, so the higher the age of the Soul Bone she absorbs in the future, the better.
Moreover, if he remembered correctly, the Soul Bone of Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan, these two Titled Douluo, were quite different.
These high-quality Soul Bone could not possibly be obtained by hunting Soul Beast; otherwise, one would probably have to plow through every Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast on land to gather the Soul Bone that Lin Mo and his companions needed.
He absolutely had to go to the Far North!
As for why Lin Mo didn't consider going to the Star Dou Great Forest? Are you kidding me? That Silver Dragon dragonfish hidden beneath the Lake of Life is no pushover...
Lin Mo has no intention of negotiating with Him until he is strong enough to directly confront Him.
After regaining his composure, Lin Mo said again, "It would be best if everyone absorbed the Soul Bone they had obtained, lest things get complicated."
"However, under unforeseen circumstances, avoid revealing yourselves too much to the outside world, especially you two, Wushuang and Tianxin."
His gaze fell on Huo Wushuang and Yu Tianxin, and his tone became more serious. "Don't flaunt your wealth."
Revealing your Soul Bone before you have sufficient strength to protect yourself will only bring you unnecessary trouble.
Everyone nodded slightly, agreeing with Lin Mo's statement.
Huo Wushuang and Yu Tianxin in a fist salute at the same time. "Thank you for the reminder, Sect Master. We have noted it down."
Lin Mo nodded and stood up. "Then let's call it a day."
Everyone stood up, bowed to Lin Mo, and left the council hall one after another.
After the meeting, Niu Gao and Yang Wudi were arm in arm, started chatting.
The two walked side by side down the corridor, their physiques a stark contrast. Niu Gao was extremely burly, while Yang Wudi was quite thin, making their walk together appear somewhat comical.
Niu Gao said, "See? We should have Sheer Force the Old White Bird to stay back then. It would have been better if it had stayed with our Body Sect; it would have had more freedom."
He sighed, his tone tinged with regret. " Old White Bird, clinging to kinship that even the Clear Sky Sect doesn't care about, has once again Bind the Speed Clan to the Clear Sky Sect's war chariot."
"I've seen Tang San too. Although he has Twin Martial Souls, he's no match for the Sect Master. The Sect Master is truly a peerless being!"
As Niu Gao spoke, he shook his head, looking utterly disappointed.
He and Bai He were close friends, and seeing his old buddy embark on a path of no return, he felt terrible.
The Clear Sky Sect is not a good one to follow. Back then, the Four Single-Attribute Sects followed the Clear Sky Sect for so long, but in the end, they all fled when disaster struck.
When the Clear Sky Sect abandoned them, they didn't even say goodbye... they simply treated them as pawns to attract the attention of the Spirit Hall.
As for the benefits of being a follower of the Clear Sky Sect? Don't be ridiculous, there's no such thing. Didn't the Clear Sky Sect back then rely on the support of the Four Single-Attribute Clans to maintain its normal life?
Yang Wudi shook his head. "There's nothing we can do. Old White Bird is a stubborn person, you know that, and Old Orangutan is even more impossible to persuade."
"Because of that damn forging technique, he considered himself Tang Hao's servant his whole life. As soon as Tang Hao returned, he clung to him like a leech, and there was no way to pull him back."
Yang Wudi couldn't help but chuckle as he said this.
Tai Tan served the Clear Sky Sect like a dog his whole life, being sold out and still helping them count the money – truly pathetic and lamentable.
"Although Tang Hao and Tang Chen have both returned, I still don't have high hopes for them..."
At this point, Yang Wudi hesitated, and after considering for a moment, he still did not tell Niu Gao, who was beside him, what he had sensed.
Not long ago, after Tang San and his companions returned, Tang San successfully won over the Strength Clan and the Speed Clan. He also brought Tai Tan and Bai He down to act as persuaders, hoping to bring Niu Gao back with him.
Yang Wudi, of course, had no intention of going back.
Lin Mo had shown him great kindness, and he would never betray him, remembering that kindness in his heart.
What sent chills down Yang Wudi's spine even further was the aura emanating from Tang San at that time. Although Tang San concealed it well, he gave Yang Wudi the feeling of a Fallen Soul Master.
Yang Wudi faith in his intuition.
That is why he righteously refused Tang San's offer of enlistment on his behalf, as well as on behalf of Niu Gao, and tried to stop his former comrade from embarking on a path of no return.
Unfortunately, that wasn't possible.
Bai He was determined to follow Tang San, saying that Tang San had the blood of the Clear Sky Sect flowing in his veins and was a descendant of his sister, so if he didn't help him, who would?
Yang Wudi to persuade Bai He several times, but Bai He wouldn't listen, so he finally had to give up.
Seeing that Yang Wudi remained silent, Niu Gao did not press him for details, but simply patted him on the shoulder. "Alright, stop thinking about those things."
We're living a good life in the Body Sect now, why should we care about them?
Yang Wudi nodded, pulling himself out of his thoughts.