People are working on collapsing iron, and one concept-level capability is developed every month.

Huo Huo seemed to want to speak but hesitated, and hesitated to speak but still wanted to.

"Miss Snow White, come on, please ravage me as you please."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Xueyi tugged on the chain, and the Demon-Slaying Cone that had been knocked aside immediately returned to her hand.

This time, she held back, wielding the Demon-Slaying Cone and channeling all her power into it.

Seeing Xueyi's familiar throwing posture, Lin Yinzhou's eyelids twitched slightly.

Holy crap, is this some kind of ultimate move?

"唳----"

A terrifying shriek, like the cry of a raptor or a sonic boom, instantly filled Lin Yinzhou's ears.

He turned his head and saw that his entire right hand, along with half of his forearm, had vanished without a trace.

Looking further back, a large circular hole was broken in the shop door, a large section of the paving stones on the street outside was also torn up, and even the courtyard wall dozens of meters away had tiny cracks.

Seeing this, Han Ya slapped his forehead, his dejection almost overflowing.

That's it, I've lost at least two months' salary.

"Sorry, I went too far."

Xueyi pulled back the Demon-Slaying Cone and bowed her head in apology.

"I don't really care..."

Lin Yinzhou looked down and saw that his right arm was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.

I reckon it will be back to normal in less than ten seconds.

Seeing Lin Yinzhou's recovery speed, Han Ya's pupils shrank slightly. This self-healing speed was even more exaggerated than some of the abundant monsters.

He has only just received this blessing; if he were to grow for a longer period of time...

Han Ya frowned unconsciously. At the same time, she took the miniature detector and strode forward.

"Don't waste it, get the blood first."

As he spoke, Han Ya took a drop of crimson blood from the section of Lin Yinzhou's rapidly healing wound and placed it into the detector.

A few seconds later, Lin Yinzhou's hand had grown back. He flexed his wrist and looked at his novice with great interest.

Xueyi's attack was so fierce that he didn't feel any pain. When he healed, he didn't feel any pain, but rather a slightly itchy feeling.

"Mr. Lin, are you alright?"

Huo Huo also came over, sizing up Lin Yinzhou's novice.

She was really frightened by what Lord Xueyi did just now. Mr. Lin's hand was almost knocked off, but she didn't expect that in just a few seconds, Mr. Lin's hand would grow back.

Thinking back to how Mr. Lin had been bedridden for half a month after she punched his chest twice, Huo Huo suddenly felt that the blessing of "longevity plague" might not be a bad thing for Mr. Lin.

"piece of cake."

Lin Yinzhou took the opportunity to pat Huo Huo's little head with his novice hand.

"?!!"

The sudden physical contact startled Huo Huo. She froze, standing rooted to the spot, letting Lin Yinzhou do as he pleased, while inwardly making excuses for him.

Mr. Lin... Mr. Lin definitely didn't do it on purpose. He probably just wanted to test whether the new recruits were the same as before...

Shortly after, the results from the miniature detector came out.

Lin Yinzhou leaned closer, somewhat curious, and asked, "What was the result?"

"It's alright, not too exaggerated, just a Class B superior level."

Hearing what Han Ya said, Lin Yinzhou asked again, "How many grades are there in total? Also, is there anything wrong with my result?"

The crow put away the detector and explained, "There are five levels in total: A, B, C, D, plus one exception. Level B, while not an exaggeration, is still quite high and belongs to the type that needs to be highlighted in red and closely monitored. So..."

The crow raised its head and offered a completely insincere congratulation: "Congratulations, Huo Huo is yours from now on."

Huo Huo's face flushed red, and her eyes darted around nervously.

"Hmm?" Lin Yinzhou tilted his head slightly, waiting for Han Ya's explanation.

“Generally speaking, a Class B officer wouldn’t be assigned someone to closely monitor them, but your situation is somewhat special. The ‘Three Gods’ Gaze’ commotion this morning was quite significant. Although General Jingyuan has issued a gag order, you know that secrets don’t stay hidden forever. There will always be some people who find out your identity through various clandestine channels. Especially…”

The crow paused, then changed the subject, asking, "Do you know about the 'Secret Teachings of the Medicine King'?"

A strange light flashed in Lin Yinzhou's eyes.

He knew all too well the secrets of the Medicine King; that leader was truly powerful and formidable.

Thinking this, Lin Yinzhou said calmly, "I know a little about the 'Two Clothes and Three Things Wife Guilty' [iu]. It's said to be a terrifying organization that worships the 'Ancestor of Longevity, Plague, and Calamity'? However, I've also seen records about the 'Secret Transmission of the Medicine King' in the 'Complete History of Immortal Boat,' and it's from a long time ago. I wonder what the connection is between the two?"

Volume 1: 022, This bodily fluid... Is it normal?

Han Ya glanced at Lin Yinzhou with some surprise. "You seem to know quite a bit. As for the relationship between the two... the 'Secret Transmission of the Medicine King' mentioned in the *Immortal Boat Gazetteer* was an ancient religious group with some real abilities, but because their actions became increasingly presumptuous, the Marshal ordered its closure."

"The current 'Secret Transmission of the Medicine King' is nothing more than a criminal organization using an ancient name. Even its so-called doctrines and scriptures are fabricated and have absolutely no connection to the ancient 'Secret Transmission of the Medicine King.'"

"I see." Lin Yinzhou nodded thoughtfully.

The raven continued, "Because you received the blessing of the 'Ancestor of Longevity Plague,' the current 'Secret Teachings of the Medicine King' will definitely try every means to find you, get close to you, and even... use you to refine pills! Therefore, we will keep Huo Huo by your side."

"Firstly, it's to guard against criminal organizations, including the 'Secret Teachings of the Medicine King.'"

"Secondly, it is to let Huo Huo take care of your daily life and prevent your body tissues and fluids from being obtained by outsiders, which could cause some unnecessary impact."

Body tissues? Body fluids?

The former is one thing, but this bodily fluid... is it even legitimate?

Lin Yinzhou's expression was somewhat subtle. He glanced at Huo Huo and saw that her face was flushed with embarrassment, and she didn't know where to put her two delicate white hands.

"Alright, that's all done. We should be going now. As for Huo Huo..."

Han Ya looked at Huo Huo, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. "From today onwards, you will stay by his side."

"Um...I...I will try my best."

Huo Huo's face flushed, and she felt her voice trembling.

"Sister, we're leaving."

The crow withdrew its gaze and walked ahead expressionlessly.

Xueyi gave Huo Huo a deep look before leaving as well.

In the blink of an eye, only Lin Yinzhou and Huo Huo remained in the shop.

Looking at Huo Huo, who resembled a matcha mini cake, a strange light flashed in Lin Yinzhou's eyes.

Okay, okay! Is this a honey trap right from the start? I love it!

............

On the desolate long street, two ghost lamps slowly moved forward.

"Little sister, are you in a bad mood?"

Xueyi asked calmly.

"Kind of."

The crow lowered its eyes, as if deep in thought.

Is it because of the herb *Pogostemon cablin*?

"kindness."

"..."

"..."

The two fell silent.

Huo Huo's mission was personally assigned by the "Ten Kings". The "Ten Kings' Office" is not under the control of the Six Emperors, and even General Jingyuan cannot interfere with the internal operation of the "Ten Kings' Office".

"Was he really just an ordinary person before receiving the blessing of the 'Ancestor of Longevity and Plague'?"

After a long while, Xueyi spoke again and asked.

With a deep, dark look in his eyes, the raven said, "Could someone who can attract the attention of the three gods be an ordinary person?"

"..." Xueyi remained silent.

"..." The crow said no more.

She could understand the imperial edict of the "Ten Kings".

The three gods lowered their eyes, the "Pharmacist" went out of control, the light arrow pierced the sky, the activation and annihilation of the "Kalania Supercluster"... everything proved that the guy was no ordinary person.

Nobody knows who that guy is, or even whether he's human at all.

Now that guy wants to continue to maintain the lie of being a so-called "ordinary person," the "Ten Kings" will go with the flow and send Huo Huo, who is closest to him, to his side to see what he really wants to do.

At the same time, it was also to use Huo Huo to probe that guy's background and see what kind of person he really was.

She could understand why the "Ten Kings" would adopt this strategy when faced with a target of unknown origin that could potentially cause the Star God to lose control, but... why did it have to be Huo Huo?

"Ah~~"

The crow let out a long, powerless sigh in its heart.

Now, all we can do is hope that guy really is just an ordinary person...

............

About twenty minutes later, at Changletian, Yuheng Villa.

Lin Yinzhou pushed open the gate and led Huo Huo towards the backyard.

The door of "Jieyou Pavilion" was torn open by the aftershock of Xueyi's attack. In addition, there was only one bedroom and one bed in the store. After thinking about it, he decided to bring Huohuo to "Yuheng Villa" to rest.

Walking through the "Yuheng Villa" with its three entrances and exits, Huo Huo blinked and couldn't help but ask.

"Mr. Lin, is this really the house that was assigned to you after you became a 'strategist'?"

"What? Is there a problem?"

How could there be no problem?! How could a mere "strategist" be allocated such a large mansion?! And it's a mansion in Changletian!

With her current salary, she'd probably have to work for her next life to afford this house!

Is this the value of "the three gods lowering their eyes"? It's truly...enviable...

Seeing Huo Huo's envious expression, Lin Yinzhou asked with a smile.

"Speaking of which, Huo Huo, did you do this willingly?"

"Eh? What?"

Huo Huo was slightly taken aback, not immediately understanding what Lin Yinzhou was asking.

"Did you come to my side voluntarily?" Lin Yinzhou asked more and more clearly.

"Um~"

Huo Huo's cheeks felt a little hot.

She turned her head to the side and nodded almost imperceptibly.

She wasn't lying; she truly did it voluntarily.

In the afternoon, when Lord Raven solemnly told her about the mission, she hesitated for only a moment before agreeing.

The reason is also very simple.

In any case, being by Mr. Lin's side is better than going out to catch evil spirits.

Of course, this is not to say that Mr. Lin is bad.

Mr. Lin is wonderful. He has a gentle personality, is a great cook, speaks kindly, and is very handsome. He is the best man she has ever met in her fifty-plus years!

But...but...

"Sister Huo Huo, are you and Big Brother a couple?"