Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

Lin Mo looked at the twenty "killing machines" kneeling on the ground, then at Bai Zhi, who was terrified and almost like a quail in his arms, and cleared his throat.

"From today onwards, she will be your direct superior, the head of the Zhenwu Division."

"Her orders are the same as my orders."

"Yes."

The shadow guards' response remained brief, offering no objections.

They didn't even look up, as if they had no curiosity whatsoever about this suddenly appearing female boss.

Lin Mo nudged Bai Zhi.

"Go ahead and say a few words to your people. It's your first day on the job, so you should have a meeting."

"I...I can't..."

Bai Zhi shook her head vigorously, gripping Lin Mo's arm even tighter.

"I...I don't know anything...how can I take care of them..."

"They...they're all assassins...I'll only cause you trouble..."

Again.

It's that "causing trouble" trope again.

Did this girl put all her skill points into "self-doubt" and "predicting that she'll drag others down"?

Lin Mo felt his blood pressure was a little unstable, so he pinched Bai Zhi's chin and forced her to look up at him.

"First, you are not allowed to say the words 'causing trouble' again."

"Secondly, who told you they were assassins?"

Bai Zhi was stunned. She stared at the group of kneeling figures, completely dumbfounded.

Looks, demeanor, manner of entering the scene—you're telling me they're not assassins?

Lin Mo was talking nonsense with a serious expression.

"They are 'problem-solving experts'."

"The job includes, but is not limited to, 'physical persuasion,' 'mandatory retirement processing,' and 'permanent silencing service.' Got it? This is a high-end service industry."

Bai Zhi: "..."

Although I couldn't understand it, it seemed really impressive.

Seeing that she had been fooled, Lin Mo pressed on.

"You don't need to know how to kill, you just need to know how to use people."

"Your task is to do what you're good at: disguise, observe, and then decide how to get them to carry out the mission. The rest they'll handle."

He patiently guided and persuaded him.

"Besides, what's there to be afraid of if you're not familiar with the work?"

"I'll introduce you to a senior colleague later. She's an expert in this field and manages a department similar to yours."

"You two can get closer, exchange ideas, and share experiences."

Bai Zhi was stunned by his twisted logic and subconsciously asked a question.

"Senior? Who is that?"

Lin Mo smiled mysteriously.

You'll find out then.

"She's a great beauty, just like you. You two must have a lot in common."

"She's better at judging people, and you're better at making judgments; the two of you complement each other..."

Just as Lin Mo was about to give Bai Zhi some more encouragement to boost her confidence,

A system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Emergency mission triggered!]

【Task Name: A Lament in the Mountains】

[Mission Introduction: Several of Shangguan Yan's men are on the verge of death after mistakenly ingesting poisonous fruit. A kind deed is never forgotten; extending a helping hand to a beautiful woman in dire straits will earn you unwavering loyalty.]

[Mission Reward: Unlocks the blueprint for the special barracks [Hundred Flowers Camp], 5000 Hegemony Points.]

Shangguan Yan?

Is that the woman who was extremely wary of him in the cave, thinking he was a "weasel paying respects to a chicken"?

Has someone accidentally eaten a poisonous fruit and is now in grave danger?

Lin Mo immediately focused his mind on the "Mountains and Rivers Hegemony Map".

On the map, in an area inside the Iron Wall Pass, a dozen green dots glow slightly red.

Did they go into the city?

"Okay, that's all for today."

Lin Mo clapped his hands and gave the first order to the twenty shadow guards.

"Your boss has just taken office and is a bit socially awkward. Don't bother her; let her get used to the office environment."

"Also, protect her and don't let her get hurt. That's all, meeting adjourned!"

After saying that, ignoring Bai Zhi's pleading look that seemed to say, "Don't go!", he turned and rushed outside.

the other side.

the other side.

Huichuntang is the largest medical clinic inside Tiebiguan Pass.

A group of ragged, panicked women, supporting more than a dozen unconscious companions, appeared at the entrance of the clinic.

Upon seeing this, pedestrians on the street quickly moved aside, as if avoiding a plague.

These women exuded a fierce aura that kept strangers at bay; they were clearly not to be trifled with.

Inside the clinic, the old manager, who was dozing off, was awakened by the commotion at the door.

He rubbed his eyes and came out, intending to reprimand her, but he was shocked when he saw the face of the woman in the lead.

On that cold and haggard face were etched the features he would never forget.

The old shopkeeper's lips trembled as he tentatively began to speak.

"You...you are...General Shangguan's..."

Shangguan Yan's heart sank, and she instinctively tightened her grip on her companion's arm.

Has his identity been exposed?

Cui'er and the other women behind her tensed up instantly, their hands reaching for the weapons at their waists.

Seeing their reaction, the old shopkeeper quickly waved his hand, tears welling up in his cloudy old eyes.

"It's you! It really is you! Miss Shangguan!"

The old shopkeeper stepped forward and, ignoring their wariness, knelt down with a thud.

"Miss! I'm so glad to see you again!"

This completely baffled Shangguan Yan.

"Sir, what's wrong with you...?"

"Miss, don't you recognize me? Back when General Shangguan was still alive, he saved the lives of my entire family!"

The old shopkeeper was in tears, pounding his chest.

"General, he... he is the true guardian of our Iron Wall Pass! If it weren't for him, how could we, the people within this pass, live in peace!"

"That beast Wu Zhong! He deserves to die a horrible death!"

The old shopkeeper gritted his teeth with hatred when Wu Zhong was mentioned.

The surrounding crowd, drawn by the name "General Shangguan," gathered around upon hearing it, and discussions arose one after another.

"Is she General Shangguan's daughter?"

"I remember you, such a pretty young girl back then, how... how did you become so haggard..."

"Shh! Are you crazy?! The Shangguan family was...sigh!"

As Shangguan Yan listened to these words and looked at the old man kneeling on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably, the ice in her heart seemed to crack open.

It turns out that someone still remembers her father.

It turns out that the father was not a traitor nailed to the pillar of shame.

"Sir, please get up."

Shangguan Yan's voice was a little hoarse as she personally stepped forward to help the old shopkeeper up.

"My sisters... they've mistakenly eaten poisonous fruit and are in grave danger. Please..."

"Save them! We must save them!"

The old shopkeeper wiped away his tears, suddenly stood up, and roared into the clinic.

"Help! Help!"

The old shopkeeper grabbed Shangguan Yan's hand, his tone firm.

"Miss, rest assured! As long as there is one person left in Huichuntang, we will never let the general's benefactor die here!"

For a time, the entire Huichuntang was bustling with activity.

All the doctors and apprentices were called up and busied themselves.

Shangguan Yan was somewhat dazed by this sudden act of kindness.

Cui'er, standing beside her, was also moved to tears.

"Sister Yan! There's hope! Our sisters are saved!"