There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

Such skill is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

"Of course, I am extremely grateful for the great help that Jiang Shenshi has given Mei'er this time! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask!"

As expected of a biological father and daughter, their extravagant spending habits are exactly the same.

Unlike when Situ Wanli made polite remarks, Huo Yugong, who was quite well-off, said these words with a cheerful smile, giving people the impression of a genie with a generous spirit.

It seems that as long as you ask, there's nothing he can't do.

Jiang Mo couldn't help but feel an urge to blurt out, "Oh dear, I'm so embarrassed."

We're not greedy, we won't ask for more, just take Hu Meier away.

Of course, seeing how Huo Yugong held onto Hu Meier tightly after regaining her, Jiang Mo knew that if he really spoke up, the other party would definitely turn on him immediately.

What Azure Phoenix, what General?

In the face of a doting father, all those things are insignificant.

Didn't you see how long Li Kai has been shamelessly staying at Huoyu Manor? Even now, he still has to keep a certain distance from Hu Yuer. He has tried to propose to Huoyu Gong countless times, but all his attempts have ended in failure.

You ask Jiang Mo why he knows so much?

Naturally, it was because every time Li Kai failed, he would bring good wine to him and pour out his grievances. The wine the two drank because of this was enough to fill the pond in the back garden.

After letting his thoughts settle down a bit, Jiang Mo casually said:

"It is our duty to serve the Azure Phoenix God in the mortal realm, and we should do our utmost without expecting any reward. However, there is indeed something I would like to discuss with you."

“Please speak, divine messenger.”

"I dare not call myself that, and you need not be so formal..."

Jiang Mo suddenly realized he might have overdone it; Huo Yugong's overly respectful attitude was rather strange. However, he didn't dwell on it too much, offering a word of advice before revealing his true intentions:

"From my observation, although there are many guards and many talented people in the manor, there are still many shortcomings in terms of external security and defense."

"It needs some serious preparation!"

Although he always seemed cheerful, Huo Yu Gong was no fool to be able to manage the vast Huo Yu Manor so well. He easily understood the hidden meaning in Jiang Mo's words.

But even though he had just confidently declared that he would make any demands, he couldn't help but look hesitant and reluctant: "I'm afraid..."

"Please rest assured."

Jiang Mo, who had taken the initiative to make this request, had already prepared his answer in his mind, and now he followed up without hesitation:

"I have no interest in worldly power."

"How to arrange the defense of the manor, and who will be in charge of the bodyguards inside and outside, is all up to you. I am just playing the role of an instructor in the Imperial Guard."

Jiang Mo understood perfectly well that wanting to have control was unrealistic.

Moreover, being used to working alone, he wasn't good at this kind of work. Rather than having an outsider instruct an expert, he should make full use of his rich experience.

Enhance the resort's defenses against intrusion and theft.

In order to prepare for any unforeseen events that may occur in the future.

Somewhat worried that the belief in the Azure Phoenix might infiltrate the manor, Huo Yu Gong initially hesitated, but he couldn't resist Hu Meier's constant coaxing and pleading.

"Father, what are you still hesitating for? Brother Jiang's skills are quite remarkable!"

Even without Hu Meier's emphasis, everyone could see that, setting aside his well-defined and robust physique, the aura emanating from Jiang Mo alone was enough to make people tremble with fear.

In particular, the faint, menacing aura emanating from him was especially striking. Heaven knows what kind of beings this guy has slain.

"Father, aren't you worried that I'll be kidnapped from the manor?"

When Hu Meier threw out this trump card in a wronged tone, Huo Yugong no longer hesitated and quickly agreed.

"Brother Jiang, you are truly... amazing!"

As everyone left the back mountain, Li Kai, who had intentionally lagged behind, approached Jiang Mo. He wanted to praise him, but as a military general, he couldn't find the right words to express his feelings, so he could only utter heartfelt words:

"Thanks to you, I can finally feel a little more at ease now."

Jiang Mo accepted Li Kai's praise without hesitation, but the following words made Jiang Mo raise an eyebrow slightly:

"Why do you say that?"

"Stop pretending, Brother Jiang. As a Qingluan envoy and a divine messenger, haven't you noticed that Baiyue is probably about to be in turmoil?"

Chapter 95 Entering the Innate Realm

The Baiyue region is about to become turbulent.

Jiang Mo knew about this matter, of course. If he wasn't worried about revealing too much information and causing unnecessary complications, he could have told Li Kai more detailed information.

For example, it's not just going to be unsettled; the Baiyue people will likely be wiped out before long.

The mastermind behind it all is the current Crown Prince of South Korea.

The future King An of Han.

Most importantly, in this turbulent war, Fire Rain Manor will also face annihilation, and the fates of countless people will be drastically altered.

Jiang Mo knew all of this better than anyone else.

Therefore, even at the risk of incurring Qingluan's punishment, Jiang Mo had to use her influence to trick Huoyu Gong into giving him the responsibility of training the manor's guards.

Strengthen defenses and eliminate spies.

Without arousing suspicion or vigilance from the enemy, we should do everything in our power to improve the resilience of Fire Rain Manor.

In order to survive that man-made disaster.

But that's not enough. No matter how wealthy Huoyu Manor is, it's just a small power that's confined to a corner of the world. How could it possibly withstand the crushing power of two countries?

It needs to be even stronger.

Its strength is so great that no one dares to underestimate it.

After finishing training the guards of the mountain villa, Jiang Mo didn't even sit down to catch his breath before heading towards the back of the mountain.

Ever since he returned riding the blue phoenix, his status and position have been completely different.

They moved directly from the area where the servants used to gather to the backyard, living in rooms specifically reserved for important guests like Li Kai. They could come and go as they pleased without anyone interfering.

This undoubtedly made things much easier for Jiang Mo.

Whether it's sending messages out or smuggling items into the villa, he can do it all with ease now.

But Jiang Mo did not do any of these things.

Now, he takes time every day to walk up the back mountain, and the only thing he does repeatedly is listen to the wind.

As for the connections with the Hundred Birds Organization and the reports to the financial backers...

Jiang Mo, who was becoming increasingly indifferent to these trivial matters, was almost forgetting that he was even entrusted with a mission.

But the fledgling swallow dared not forget.

After being raised in Huoyu Manor for two years, the once thin child has grown into a rather tall young man. His slender figure and somewhat effeminate face give him a unique charm.

At this moment, he followed closely beside Jiang Mo, and together they ran towards the back mountain.

The two appeared to be neck and neck, but Jiang Mo clearly did not use any internal energy or activate any techniques when he leaped and bounded, yet his movements were unusually light and graceful.

It was as if I had truly transformed into a free breeze, freed from the constraints of gravity.

Chu Yan, who was closely following Jiang Mo, was not as relaxed and at ease as Jiang Mo. He had already pushed his cultivation to the limit and was barely keeping up.

I wanted to speak up many times, but I just couldn't find the opportunity.

She always felt that even if she were to lose focus for just a moment and say a single word, her breathing would become disordered, and she would immediately be left far behind by Jiang Mo.

"Hoohoo!"

Only when Jiang Mo climbed to the summit without stopping was Chu Yan finally able to relax, and she began to pant heavily, her hands supporting her knees.

"Mo, Brother Mo, about that thing I told you before..."

Even before she could catch her breath, Chu Yan didn't dare to delay. Before Jiang Mo could sit cross-legged and enter meditation, she quickly asked him what he was concerned about.

"No."

Jiang Mo, who had just exhaled a breath of stale air, was squinting, enjoying the gentle breeze brushing against his fingertips, when he heard Chu Yan ask a question, and he refused without hesitation:

"I do not have the authority to appoint or command the guards of the mountain villa."

"Trying to squeeze the people from Bai Niao in is too risky. Besides, don't you know the nature of those guys? How many of them can resist the temptation to touch things?"

"But that lord is already quite dissatisfied with the progress of things..."

Not daring to disobey Jiang Mo's wishes, Chu Yan, who had been in charge of contacting and relaying messages, was under much more pressure than Jiang Mo and was already struggling to cope with the urging.

"Hmph, if you think I'm incompetent, then just replace me."

Even though Jiang Mo had been releasing information in a piecemeal fashion, all the useful but harmless intelligence had been completely used up, leaving him with no more material to use to fake his success.

So Jiang Mo simply stopped acting, shrugged, and gave up.

Jiang Mo was not afraid at all, and even looked forward to the other party sending others to Huoyu Manor to investigate the treasure.

He kills each one that comes his way.

Seeing that Jiang Mo still showed no intention of changing his attitude, Chu Yan's face was full of worry. Caught in the middle, he scratched his head, trying to find a way to satisfy both sides.

Unfortunately, Jiang Mo's attention was no longer on this topic.

He sat cross-legged atop the mountain, holding a long, jet-black feather in his hand, his fingers gently stroking its soft feathers.

Compared to the Azure Phoenix Feather presented as a birthday gift to Lord Fire Rain, the jet-black feather in Jiang Mo's hand looked rather unremarkable. It emitted neither dazzling radiance nor brought a sense of peace and tranquility to those around it.

However, its background should not be underestimated.

This jet-black feather was forged by Qingluan after Jiang Mo killed the Black Feathered Phoenix, using the feather that contained the most power from its body.

It may not look impressive, but it is a truly formidable weapon.

It is neither gold nor iron, and its weight is so light that it can be completely ignored. Yet it is exceptionally tough and sharp, enough to amaze any master swordsmith.

This is the Phoenix Feather and the Dark Feather.

However, Jiang Mo, who was holding this object at this moment, was not practicing his unique hidden weapon technique, but was trying something more profound and mysterious.