Urban Powerhouse: Chaos Supreme

Lin Mo, accompanied by Yingzi, dined at the restaurant, intending to leave the Ancient Capital for the Star Sect after the meal.

After all, Lin Mo had thoroughly offended the Heavenly Sect, and with Innate Strong People still present within, he needed to seize the time for cultivation.

While the two were dining, suddenly, a figure appeared before them.

”Eh, why are you here?” Yingzi pursed her lips, speaking in a frosty tone.

The person standing next to the table was none other than Huo Yongshi, dressed in casual attire.

Huo Yongshi’s face bore a tinge of embarrassment as she looked at Lin Mo and suddenly said, ”Mr. Lin, I apologize for the last incident, I was too impolite at that time.”

Hearing her words, Lin Mo was somewhat taken aback and looked up, speaking indifferently, ”You had people follow me just to apologize?”

Since leaving the base, Lin Mo had noticed someone tailing him, but he paid them no mind; with his current strength, only the major powers of the day and the Innate Strong People of the Heavenly Sect posed any threat to him.

He had not expected Huo Yongshi to personally come to apologize.

”I came to find Mr. Lin not just to apologize, but also because my grandfather wishes to have a word with Mr. Lin,” said Huo Yongshi, biting her thin lips.

After witnessing Lin Mo’s ”superpower” at the base, Huo Yongshi felt her entire worldview had been turned upside down.

”Your grandfather is looking for me?” Lin Mo furrowed his brow. Having reached his current status, he had little to do with ordinary businessmen, as he no longer needed money.

”Yes, my grandfather is inviting you to our home, saying there are things that will certainly interest Mr. Lin,” Huo Yongshi stated.

Lin Mo furrowed his brows and after a moment of thought, he said, ”Hmm.”

Although Huo Jiaming was an ordinary person, he was the helmsman of the Huo Family in the Ancient Capital. If he invited Lin Mo to visit, he must be seeking something, and Huo Jiaming would surely be a wise man; he would not invite Lin Mo without something compelling to offer.

After the meal, Lin Mo took Yingzi to the Huo Family.

Even Lin Mo was somewhat surprised by the Huo Family’s grandeur; their manor occupied nearly half of Red Leaf Mountain, and in autumn, the mountainside blazed with red leaves, stunningly beautiful.

”Mr. Lin, you’ve arrived.”

It seemed Huo Jiaming had been expecting Lin Mo, as he was already waiting at the entrance.

”Mr. Huo,” Lin Mo said neutrally.

Huo Jiaming invited Lin Mo into the living room, then turned to Huo Yongshi and said, ”Little Shi, go make two cups of tea for Mr. Lin.”

Upon hearing Huo Jiaming’s words, Huo Yongshi’s lips twitched slightly, but in the end, she nodded and stepped out to prepare two cups of fragrant tea.

”Mr. Lin, please enjoy the tea.” Huo Yongshi set the tea down and stood obediently behind Huo Jiaming.

Lin Mo held his teacup delicately, took a light sip, and then looked at Huo Jiaming, saying, ”Mr. Huo asked me to visit his home, surely it wasn’t just to offer me a cup of tea?”

Huo Jiaming replied with a smile, ”Mr. Lin, this time I invited you to my home, at least it was not to serve you tea. Little Shi has already told you about the incident on the plane last time, it was her fault. Little Shi, hurry and apologize to Mr. Lin.”

”Grandpa, I’ve already apologized to him.” Huo Yongshi said, still mumbling, ”I’m sorry, Mr. Lin.”

With Huo Yongshi’s prideful demeanor, she probably wouldn’t have apologized for being a ’Transcendent’ if not for Huo Jiaming’s pressure.

”Actually, I invited Mr. Lin over for two reasons, one was to let Little Shi apologize, and the second was to ask Mr. Lin to look at something.” Huo Jiaming instructed a servant in a low voice.

Soon, the servant fetched a photograph from an upstairs room and presented it to Lin Mo.

”Mr. Lin, please take a look at this item and see what it is?” Huo Jiaming asked with furrowed brows and a solemn expression.

Lin Mo took the photograph, looked carefully, and noted it appeared to be taken in an exhibition hall. The photo showcased a black wooden box, etched with many strange symbols and patterns, imparting an eerie feeling.

Lin Mo’s brow furrowed. Upon seeing the photograph, he felt as if it harbored some hidden secret.

Without seeing the actual object, the photograph alone elicited a sense of eeriness and gloom, suggesting that the box was no ordinary item.

Mistress, this box looks very strange, doesn’t it? The symbols on it feel very eerie,” Yingzi said from the side, furrowing her delicate brows. Huo Jiaming began, ”Our Huo family has some business abroad as well, and this box was unearthed from beneath a property development, then sent to one of our group’s exhibition events. However, strange incidents occurred afterward; anyone who touched the box eventually went mad and committed suicide without any apparent reason.”

”Mr. Lin is no ordinary man, and I think you would be interested in this box,” Huo Jiaming covertly flattered Lin Mo.

Lin Mo smiled, ”This item is indeed extraordinary and has a demonic nature. I’m indeed interested, but I wonder why Mr. Huo wouldn’t hand over such an item to the state?”

Huo Jiaming was taken aback, then replied with a light smile, ”This isn’t a cultural relic, just something I found unusual. If it can be of help to Mr. Lin, consider it a way for the Huo family to make friends with Mr. Lin.”

Lin Mo didn’t speak further. Huo Jiaming, who had built such a vast enterprise, clearly had a sharp mind, just like Lin’s relationship with the Security Bureau; when it came to considering the interests of the whole, individual interests would be sacrificed. Huo Jiaming’s actions were likely intended to forge a closer relationship with Lin, which would be beneficial to the Huo family in the future.

However, it would take at least two more days for the Magic Box to be shipped back from the US, and Lin Mo was not in a hurry to return to the Star Sect, planning to wait in the Ancient Capital for two days.

After all, Lin Mo was quite interested in the Magic Box shown in the photograph, as Earth’s resources were limited. If Huaxia possessed the Ancient Cultivation World, the Western Countries might also have some form of cultivation system. All paths lead to the same destination; if it involved cultivation, then energy resources must exist.

What Lin Mo needed most now were energy resources for cultivation.

”Mr. Lin, why don’t you stay at the villa for a couple of days? I have already arranged for people to transport the Magic Box back through my own channels,” Huo Jiaming said.

Lin Mo nodded, ”No problem. If the Magic Box really is of help to me, I definitely won’t let the Huo family down.”

Huo Jiaming was startled and thought he was only trying to understand what the Magic Box was and incidentally get acquainted with Lin Mo, but from Lin’s tone, it seemed like he had never really taken the Huo family seriously.

Huo Jiaming, a man of shrewd vision, knew Lin Mo was certainly not the arrogant type to only rely on his talents. Speaking with him in this manner indicated that his background was undoubtedly greater than Huo Jiaming had imagined.

”Then, I thank Mr. Lin in advance.”

Huo Jiaming bowed with a smile and added, ”By the way, it’s probably your first time in the Ancient Capital. Tonight is my granddaughter’s birthday party. I’m not sure if you have the time, but I would be honored if you could attend.”