Chapter 106: Chapter 10 Coach
The old streets were bustling with people, a never-ending stream.
Xu Mo and his companions stood on the road, as if waiting for something.
Having just taken a bath and rested for a while, they were forced to come out without a place to stay, appearing somewhat desolate.
However, they didn’t seem to care much.
Everything would pass.
How could those who climbed up from Hell care about such trifles?
“Beauty, how about we exchange communicator numbers?” A motorbike stopped in front of Ye Qingdie, and the blonde youth on it fixed his gaze on her.
With such looks and figure, she actually appeared in this district, seemingly unaware of how to utilize her advantages.
There are many poor people in Steel Dome City, but there are also many wealthy ones; someone like Ye Qingdie was definitely a rare resource.
If she were willing, there would be many rich people ready to spend a fortune for her.
“No,” Ye Qingdie responded indifferently with a glance.
But the blonde youth didn’t seem to mind and continued, “I just want to get to know you.”
If you don’t have a thick skin, how can you pick up girls?
Just then, a luxury commercial vehicle drove up and stopped beside Xu Mo and his group.
The driver got out, looked at Xu Mo and his companions, and asked, “Are you Mr. Xu?”
“I am,” Xu Mo replied.
The blonde youth glanced at the vehicle, his expression changed, and he slunk away.
“Miss sent me to pick you up,” the driver said and opened the door to the rear of the car.
“Get in,” Xu Mo told Ye Qingdie and the others, then he turned to Qin Fu beside him.
“Uncle Qin, we’ll meet again,” Xu Mo said. “And when you find the president of the Hunter Guild, have him give you my commission as well.”
“Alright, if I can get it, I’ll pay you back when I can. You have my number, remember to contact me,” Qin Fu responded.
“Sure,” Xu Mo nodded, then turned to Qin Lan and her husband, saying, “Sister Lan, goodbye.”
“Remember, you must test your Source Power Fusion Degree,” Qin Lan instructed.
“Okay,” Xu Mo smiled and got into the car.
The vehicle closed its doors and then slowly drove off.
Qin Fu and Qin Lan watched as the figures of Xu Mo and his friends grew distant, filled with emotion.
“Father, do you think we will meet them again?” Qin Lan asked.
“It’s unlikely. Xu Mo is no simple character; he just lacks an opportunity. Once he grasps it, he might soar high into the sky,” Qin Fu said, now he’s just a dragon lurking in the depths.
Miss Lin Jian might be the benefactor Xu Mo needs.
It surprised Qin Fu that she would send someone to pick up Xu Mo.
Could it be that Miss Lin Jian also discovered Xu Mo’s extraordinary qualities in the ruins?
If she knows, she should give Xu Mo a chance.
“Won’t we see them again?” Qin Lan felt regretful.
Although they hadn’t known each other long, Xu Mo had left a profound impression on them.
“It depends on fate. Maybe one day, Xu Mo might become a big shot in Steel Dome City,” Qin Fu said with a smile.
But if that were truly to happen, it would probably take many years.
It’s all up to Xu Mo’s opportunity.
…
The vehicle drove through Steel Dome City.
It entered the bustling area.
The towering steel buildings on either side imparted a solemn feeling, while the screens lighting up on the buildings and the lights twinkling like stars made Xu Mo feel he was in a modern city.
Inside the business car, Ye Qingdie and the others curiously observed everything outside through the glass windows.
In the Underworld, all they felt was oppression.
Only after arriving in the world above did they realize how vast the world was and how insignificant they were.
“Xu Mo, do you think we can find a place for ourselves in this city?” Ye Qingdie leaned on the car window, looking out.
The city was so large, it was a bit overwhelming for her.
“Of course,” Xu Mo nodded.
“Okay,” Ye Qingdie smiled.
She trusted Xu Mo so much.
He was someone who had fought his way through the Underworld.
Even though Steel Dome City was vast, he would still make a world for himself.
The vehicle traveled a long distance before finally arriving at a private estate.
The estate was huge.
There was a pure white pathway in the middle, flanked by large lawns, with a fountain, steps, and a swimming pool at the end.
Beyond that was the house.
There were no tall buildings, just a row of imposing pure white structures stretching across.
“It’s huge.”
Xiao Qi exclaimed in amazement; even the Council homes they had stormed into in the Underworld were not this big.
And the class difference was too great.
In Steel Dome City, where land was worth its weight in gold, how much would such a private estate cost in Federation currency?
Perhaps tens of millions of Federation currency?
However, Xu Mo had guessed beforehand that Lin Jian’s family was very well-off.
Benjamin and Sun Xiaoxiao probably were as well.
Yang Ming had shown some interest in Sister Butterfly before.
But he always maintained a distance from Lin Jian, not daring to overstep.
Although both were academy instructors, there seemed to be a gap in status.
This could be deduced from the fact that Yang Ming coveted Sun Fatty’s Federation currency and went back alone.
Miss Lin Jian sat in front of the steps waiting for them, with the woman who had picked her up also present.
“Miss Lin Jian,” Xu Mo called out.
“How come you all are unregistered citizens?” Lin Jian asked.
“We’re all orphans, grew up in external bases, lived in bases and ruins since childhood, and never came to the cities inside,” Xu Mo had already prepared his explanation.
He had no idea what sort of entity controlled the Underworld’s ‘company’, so naturally, he needed to be cautious.
If the company found out that people had escaped from the Underworld, he would be in trouble.
Xu Mo nodded; it seemed he had honed his monster-hunting skills amidst the ruins.
It was by no means easy.
Being undocumented, it was truly difficult for Xu Mo and his companions to find a place to settle.
“You all can stay here for now. Would you mind if I arrange jobs for you?” Lin Xi asked Xu Mo.
“If Miss Lin Xi is willing to help, we couldn’t be more grateful,” Xu Mo replied.
“You can be a coach for my sister,” Lin Xi said to Xu Mo.
In the ruins, she had witnessed Xu Mo’s strength, which was excellent.
Top standard for a C-class, with very quick Sword Technique.
“Okay,” Xu Mo glanced at the woman sitting there, who must be Lin Xi’s sister.
“She can serve as an assistant for me, helping me with some tasks,” Lin Xi looked at Ye Qingdie.
“Okay,” Xu Mo nodded, following Lin Xi would likely inform him of many things.
“As for these two, are they willing to go work at my father’s company? It’s a mech company; they can start as apprentices,” Lin Xi then turned to Xiao Qi and Ying.
“No problem,” Xu Mo nodded.
All of them were unfamiliar with the world above.
Lin Xi’s arrangements would allow them to familiarize themselves quickly.
And Xiao Qi was already versed in mechanics.
Finally, Lin Xi looked at Elsa and said, “If you don’t mind, you can learn cooking or cleaning duties within the manor.”
“Of course, I don’t mind,” Elsa said hastily, shaking her head as she was worried about being useless.
“Shall we settle on these arrangements for now?” Lin Xi asked.
“Yes, thank you, Miss Lin Xi,” Xu Mo expressed his gratitude, Lin Xi had seriously considered their situation to come up with such appropriate arrangements.
“Lin Jian, from now on Xu Mo will be your coach,” Lin Xi said, looking at the woman who was playing with her Communicator.
Lin Jian, around nineteen years old, youthful and pretty, although a beauty herself, had a different aura compared to her sister Lin Xi, who was gentle and demure.
“He, my coach?”
Lin Jian glanced at Xu Mo; a coach who was not even seventeen?
Was this a joke?
After all, she had a B-level Source Power Fusion Degree, even if she wasn’t fond of Cultivation.
But she was also of a top C-class standard.
Finding a Desert Hunter to be her coach?
Something was wrong with her sister.
“Is there a problem?” Lin Xi asked.
“Sister, even if you’ve always been dissatisfied with me, there’s no need to get a sixteen or seventeen-year-old Desert Hunter as my coach, am I that bad in your eyes?” Lin Jian said lazily.
“If you can beat him, from then on, I won’t interfere in your affairs,” Lin Xi spoke up, “If you lose, you’ll follow my arrangements.”
“Fine,” Lin Jian’s eyes sparkled as she stood up, “Do we fight here?”
She was somewhat eager.
A Desert Hunter as a coach?
If word got out, people might laugh at it.
Aren’t most skilled individuals not Desert Hunters?
“Let’s go to the practice field,” Lin Xi continued.
The manor had a separate indoor practice field.
In the basement, it was very spacious.
Moreover, this place had various weapons and Battle Armors.
Due to war and Monsters, Byron Star advocated for the development of martial strength, not the prohibition of weapons.
Otherwise, what could be used to resist if a war or Monster invasion occurred again?
In the practice field, Lin Jian was suited up in her Battle Armor, her weapon being the Source Power Sword.
Xu Mo didn’t wear armor; he picked up a War Saber and stepped opposite Lin Jian.
Lin Jian frowned, what was Xu Mo thinking?
“You’re not wearing armor?” Lin Jian spoke, “I don’t want to hurt you.”
“Miss Lin Jian, please go ahead,” Xu Mo responded.
Although Lin Xi believed Xu Mo could surely defeat Lin Jian, she was still worried about him being accidentally injured, seeing that he chose not to wear Battle Armor.
But since Xu Mo acted so confidently, he must be sure of himself.
“Acting all high and mighty,” Lin Jian sneered. As her words fell, she moved, sprinting towards Xu Mo.
She was somewhat displeased with Xu Mo.
Even a faint dislike.
One reason was that he was the coach arranged by her sister; what right did a Desert Hunter have to be her coach?
The second was Xu Mo’s presumptuousness; she was determined to teach Xu Mo a lesson.
Therefore, Lin Jian showed no intention of holding back.
She leaped forward, her Source Power Sword slashing fiercely towards Xu Mo with an overbearing force.
Sensing Lin Jian’s move, Xu Mo knew she wasn’t pulling punches.
Lin Xi frowned, feeling a bit of a headache with her younger sister’s behavior.
She was really striking with full force.
Unsure how Xu Mo would respond.
“Bang.”
The Source Power Sword struck the War Saber, blocked directly by Xu Mo.
Lin Jian’s sword couldn’t drop any further.
The Source Power Sword grinding against the War Saber, Xu Mo raised a foot and kicked out, sending Lin Jian flying to the ground.
Lin Jian got up and glanced at the footprint on her chest, her expression incredibly sour, she yelled at Xu Mo, “Are you insane?”
Didn’t he know her status?
Lin Xi furrowed her brow; Xu Mo’s kick had a wide reach, and naturally, she couldn’t discern that he hadn’t intended to target the chest, only that it got partially included.
Hearing Lin Jian’s scolding, Xu Mo looked at Lin Xi.
“Now that you’re the coach, you decide how to handle it,” Lin Xi answered.
Xu Mo nodded.
As he saw Lin Jian stand up, he suddenly dashed forward, stirring up a gust of wind.
Since that was the case, he would no longer indulge her!