Lin Mo's words made Zhang Hao and the dozen or so people behind him all stunned.
They were completely astounded.
They had seen arrogance before, but never to this extent.
Daring to openly refuse Xuanyuan Chen's recruitment, Lin Mo was definitely the first.
Hiss!
Everyone couldn't help but inhale sharply; Xuanyuan Chen was an entire level above Zhuang Zhou.
Whether in terms of background identity or martial power, he was considered the pinnacle of the younger generation in the Imperial City.
Standing shoulder to shoulder with characters like Ye Kai, the two were not merely referred to as young masters. Outside, they were proclaimed as kings among their generation!
"Kid, how can you speak to our Brother Hao like that? Do you even know what kind of existence our Lord Xuanyuan Chen is in the Imperial City?"
"Recruiting you was giving you face; otherwise, who do you think you are? Our Lord Xuanyuan Chen could drown you with just a spit!"
Unable to hold back any longer, a tall male student following Zhang Hao stepped forward and charged towards Lin Mo, his fists smashing towards Lin Mo's body.
"Damn cur, think you can hurt our boss?"
Wu Yifan, with quick eyes and quick hands, didn't say another word, picked up a stool, and smashed it towards the tall male student.
Bang—the tall student was caught off guard and was hit by Wu Yifan's blow, his head breaking and bleeding.
Seeing this, Zhang Hao's expression turned somewhat icy as he stared at Lin Mo, "Kid, our young master appreciates you for being a talent, but I didn't expect you to be this arrogant! It's beyond my expectations. However, the message our young master asked me to convey, I must tell you—if you're willing to follow the young master, he's willing to offer you an annual salary of one billion, and, in the Imperial City from now on, no matter who or which family wants to touch you, they will have to check with our Lord Xuanyuan Chen."
However, Lin Mo still didn't even lift his head, his tone even colder, "Recruit me? He doesn't have the qualifications!"
Everyone was taken aback; daring to say Xuanyuan Chen had no qualifications to recruit someone, Lin Mo was truly the only one in the Imperial City.
Zhang Hao's expression also turned completely chilling, "Lin Mo, I've delivered the message. Since you're so unappreciative, don't blame me for not warning you. Our young master can turn the clouds and the rain over the entire Imperial City. You'd better not regret it."
After speaking, Zhang Hao waved his hand to the dozen or so people behind him, "Let's go!"
Just as they were about to leave, Lin Mo's faint voice suddenly rang out, "Did I say you could go?"
What?
Zhang Hao and the others froze, then Zhang Hao turned around, his gaze dark as he stared at Lin Mo, "What do you want?"
"What do I want? I don't like being disturbed while eating, and I dislike being warned even more. So, this time, I'll break your limbs. If there's a next time, I'll take your life."
As soon as the words fell, Lin Mo lightly tapped the table, and the four chopsticks on it shot out like arrows, instantly piercing through Zhang Hao's arms and thighs.
"Ahh!" Zhang Hao let out a wretched scream, his entire being as if tormented by the agonies of the Nine Netherworld Hell, his complexion pale to the extreme.
Everyone was stunned. Zhang Hao was not only Lord Xuanyuan Chen's right-hand man but also a Martial Arts Master, with a cultivation that had reached that of an Advanced Martial Master. But to everyone's surprise, Lin Mo had pierced his limbs in the blink of an eye.
"Brother Hao!"
The dozen or so people behind Zhang Hao shouted with frightened looks, yet not a single one dared to step forward.
Zhang Hao, his face twisted with unbearable pain, said in a deep voice, "Help me leave!"
Upon hearing this, those present terrifiedly helped Zhang Hao up, not daring to glance at Lin Mo again, and hurriedly fled from the place.
As soon as Zhang Hao and his group left, Zhuang Zhou, somewhat worried, said, "Boss, Xuanyuan Chen is the most top-tier existence among the younger generation in the Imperial City. You've injured his subordinate; I'm afraid he won't let it go easily."
Lin Mo just smiled faintly, "Don't worry, the person who can hurt me hasn't been born yet. It's of no concern."
"Xuanyuan Chen? If he doesn't provoke me, then let it be. But if the guy loses his mind, I wouldn't mind crushing him underfoot!"
Lin Mo's voice was casually indifferent as though he was discussing something utterly mundane.
However, to Wu Yifan and the others, it was filled with dominance and decisiveness.
Meanwhile, inside Qingbei University in the Imperial City, Zhang Hao was being supported by four or five people, his body bandaged at four points, looking somewhat pitiful.
Despite the pain, Zhang Hao endured and said to Xuanyuan Chen in a low voice:
"Master, your subordinate has not managed affairs well, I ask for your punishment."
Xuanyuan Chen glanced at him, his expression slightly cold, "Was it he who injured you?"
"Yes, Master, this Lin Mo not only refused your recruitment offer, but he also said..."
At this point, Zhang Hao suddenly stopped speaking, not daring to continue.
"What else did he say?" Xuanyuan Chen looked at him coldly and asked.
"Master, I don't dare to say the rest of his words lightly," Zhang Hao said with a troubled expression.
"Waste! Stop beating around the bush and speak!" Xuanyuan Chen said coldly.
In an instant, Zhang Hao and the others felt an icy chill sweeping over them, causing an inexplicable shiver to run through their bodies. Zhang Hao immediately knelt down:
"Master, please calm your anger!"
"He, in the presence of Everyone, said that you, Master, are not yet qualified to recruit him!"
Having said this, Zhang Hao and the others all pressed their heads down to the extreme, not even daring to let out a heavy breath.
They were very familiar with Xuanyuan Chen's temper. If they made an imprudent move, it was possible they could be killed.
However, to Zhang Hao and the others' surprise, Xuanyuan Chen did not react with fury as they had imagined, but instead, his eyes revealed a cold smile:
"Hehe! He refuses my Xuanyuan Chen's recruitment? I, Xuanyuan Chen, am not qualified?"
"This is interesting! Very interesting!"
Seeing that Xuanyuan Chen did not punish them, Zhang Hao asked tentatively, "Master, should we find someone to take care of him?"
"There's no need!"
Xuanyuan Chen shook his head, his gaze turning even colder, "Since he's so arrogant, I'm actually very curious to see for myself what makes this Lin Mo think he can be so conceited."
"Then, Master, what do you mean?" Zhang Hao asked trepidatiously.
"Do not touch him for the moment."
Xuanyuan Chen looked toward the distance, his eyes icy, "Isn't the Green List Tournament approaching soon? I will personally teach him a lesson then!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao and the others all shivered, clearly sensing the chill and rage emanating from Xuanyuan Chen.
However, Zhang Hao was somewhat perplexed, "Master, does that Lin Mo qualify to participate?"
Xuanyuan Chen glanced at him with slightly raised eyebrows and scolded, "You really are a fool! Even Lu Chendong was defeated by him, and now in the whole Tian Nan University, his Martial Power is the highest. As long as the president of Tian Nan University is not an idiot, he will definitely let this young man participate in the Green List Tournament!"
"Master is wise!" Zhang Hao and others immediately admired him. That way, Xuanyuan Chen would not only be able to demonstrate his might in the Green List Tournament again, but also take revenge publicly and legitimately.
After the evening classes, Wu Yifan and two others dragged Lin Mo out, saying they wanted to have a good meal outside.
The four left the school, and just as they arrived at the nearby food street, intending to enjoy some skewers,
a Maserati stopped at the curb at that moment.
Following that, a man and a woman got out of the car.
The woman was dressed in gold and silver, her attire oozing sexuality, almost clinging to the young man wearing a leather jacket.
The young man exuded arrogance, and the woman clearly looked like a gold-digger.
However, when the woman saw the fat man, her face instantly contorted with mocking surprise,
"Yo, isn't this my ex-boyfriend?"
"Hehe! Looks like you're still the same as before, hanging out with a bunch of losers and no-good friends. Momma did the right thing breaking up with you."
Hearing this, Wu Yifan and Zhuang Zhou both felt anger stirring, but the fat man stopped them, "Let it go, it's all in the past."
Just as the fat man and Wu Yifan, Zhuang Zhou, and the others were about to leave, the woman let out a cold snort of extreme disdain,
"Just a bunch of broke losers who can only afford skewers!"
"Compared to my Brother Fu, there's no contest. Brother Fu takes me to enjoy the high life every day, unlike some people who probably won't set foot in a fancy restaurant like the Sea View Building in their entire lives!"
Saying so, Wen Li, arm in arm with Xiao Fu, walked triumphantly toward the nearby Sea View Building with a look of smug satisfaction.