The City Gates Open

—Clang! Clang! Clang!

As a bell rang from the direction of the main hall, the crowd that had been surrounding Qin Mo finally dispersed.

Everyone returned to their places, their expressions serious, watching as a giant gate in the central courtyard slowly opened.

Qin Mo glanced at it; the gate was at least seven or eight meters high, similar to the gates of ancient palaces.

The door is opened using the same method as ancient city gates, with special mechanisms that make it virtually impossible for ordinary people to open it on their own.

The surrounding walls are about ten meters high, and there are guards everywhere.

If Dong Wanying is inside, then even if we find her, it will be very difficult to get her out.

It seems we need to take a long-term approach.

Qin Mo had just seen Huo Shaochong and Miao Jianyue, but gave them a look, telling them not to come over for the time being.

He has already attracted enough attention because of his reputation as a "miracle doctor".

It's good to let the three of them remain hidden in the shadows.

I haven't seen Ning Qingqian along the way. The Su family is still the leader of this generation. Ning Qingqian is with Su Mingzhu, so she must be inside.

Before the four of them parted ways today, Qin Mo left each of them a Gu worm.

He kept this while he was in prison, specifically for tracking purposes.

The mother Gu is on him. As long as Ning Qingqian is alright, there will be no abnormalities.

Qin Mo had instructed that if she sensed anything was wrong, or if something happened, the Gu worm would fly back to him on its own, and the mother Gu would also be aware of it.

The fact that the mother Gu is unharmed means that everything is going smoothly for Ning Qingqian as well.

Qin Mo was relieved.

Their identities should have been confirmed when they entered the pass and mountains, so the checks were not as strict after they entered, and Qin Mo no longer had to follow the Wang family's group.

Furthermore, Wang Yuanwu directly joined forces with Ke Yongkang, and the two families' ranks naturally merged.

Ke Qirui simply came over and walked with Qin Mo.

He looked radiant today; he was clearly very happy.

"Mr. Qin, we really have to thank you this time. To be honest, this is my first time visiting the headquarters of the Storm Alliance."

"This secluded martial arts sect is far too mysterious and powerful in the eyes of ordinary people like us."

"I was able to come with Grandpa thanks to you."

Qin Mo smiled and said, "Mr. Ke, there's no need to keep thanking me. As I've already said, I didn't do anything. The old man was willing to bring you here because he values ​​your filial piety."

"If filial piety alone is enough to get me here, I should have come and broadened my horizons twenty years ago," Ke Qirui remarked.

Then, he leaned closer to Qin Mo and said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Qin, how did you get to know the Wang family? They are one of the four great families of the Wind and Rain Alliance. It's possible that the leader of the Wind and Rain Alliance this time will come from their Wang family."

"If you could get together with the Wang family, wouldn't you have a chance to enter a hidden martial arts sect in the future?"

"Let me warn you, this is an opportunity that many people would kill for, so you absolutely must seize it!"

Ke Qirui wasn't being self-deprecating; he simply knew that while the Ke family was powerful, they were still somewhat inferior to the Fengyu Alliance.

If the Wang family truly becomes the leader of the Storm Alliance this time, their status will soar to new heights.

Qin Mo didn't seem to care much about this and shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Ke, but I'm not interested in these things."

"Whether it's the mundane world or the secluded world, it's all the same to me."

"My ambitions lie elsewhere."

Hearing that Qin Mo was not interested in the hidden martial arts sects, Ke Qirui would be lying if he said he wasn't surprised.

Is there anyone in this world who isn't interested in power and status?

However, he didn't insist: "Alright, but to be honest, I don't think the Wang family's daughter is treating you very well. We don't need to compromise."

"With your abilities, you could easily reach your full potential if you were chosen from any of the families present."

"However, I suggest that although it's good that you're indifferent to fame and fortune, you shouldn't waste your talent."

Knowing that Ke Qirui was doing it for his own good, Ke Yongkang had deliberately introduced him earlier, which was also meant to pave the way for him.

Although the family meant well, Qin Mo didn't really need it and even found it a bit troublesome.

But seeing how sincere Ke Yongkang was, he felt embarrassed to refuse again.

He simply smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll observe carefully these next few days."

"Yes, as long as you understand it."

Seeing that he had accepted it, Ke Qirui was much more satisfied.

He was indeed very grateful to Qin Mo, and he could also see that Qin Mo was quite capable, and could definitely make a difference even in a hidden martial arts sect.

He didn't want to see Qin Mo be buried in obscurity.

Just as he finished speaking with Qin Mo, Uncle Shi called out to him from the front.

At this time, disciples of the Wind and Rain Alliance were already waiting ahead to lead the way. Each family had been arranged to stay in their respective courtyards.

Ke Qirui patted Qin Mo on the shoulder: "Then I'll go first, see you later. Don't worry, I'll look after your friends, no one will offend them."

Qin Mo nodded: "Okay, see you later."

As soon as he left, Qin Mo also found the Wang family's group and readily went over to them.

Wang Yuanwu had already gone ahead. He was a member of the Wind and Rain Alliance, and the people who received the Wang family were not ordinary disciples, but elders from the Wind and Rain Alliance.

He needs to make some arrangements first.

The Wang family also has its own courtyard within the Wind and Rain Alliance, which is exclusively for the Wang family. They don't need anyone to guide them; they can go there on their own.

As soon as Qin Mo returned to the team, he immediately became a popular player.

When he got off the bus, the Wang family members in the two cars in front of him didn't give him a friendly look and even ignored him completely.

In addition, the martial artists who were hired by the Wang family to make up the numbers also disdained to associate with others.

We are all martial artists, and each of us has our own little pride, so it's normal for us to look down on each other.

But as soon as they heard that Qin Mo was a doctor, and a miracle doctor at that, people immediately came to win him over.

Who wouldn't want a good doctor by their side?

"Dr. Qin, I haven't had a chance to say hello yet. Shall we get to know each other?"

"Yes, we all came together. Let's have dinner together later."

"Count me in, shall we chat sometime?"

"How about we sleep in the same room..."

Seeing this, Wang Yuyan's expression turned even uglier.

She naturally hopes that others will also look down on the people she dislikes.

Doesn't being so popular make her seem like she has bad taste?

She stamped her foot and stepped forward, scolding, "What are you all doing? Standing together chatting idly, have you no professional manners at all?!"

"If people see this, they'll think the Wang family are all such amateurs!"

The group looked at each other, not wanting to strike up a conversation with Qin Mo any longer, and returned to their places.

Before returning to her room, Wang Yuyan gave Qin Mo a resentful warning: "And you, you'd better behave yourself. Don't think that just because you know someone from the Ke family, you can do whatever you want."

"The Ke family can't protect you at all!"