, we can just rob it when the time comes.

In addition to its headquarters in the capital, the Hero Association has branches in many key cities and strategic locations.

On the one hand, it makes it easier for heroes to accept commissions.

Another aspect is to stabilize the surrounding people.

Liu Yishou was taken aback by his sudden change of topic and didn't quite catch on.

"The Hero's Guild base? Why are you asking that?"

He looked at Lin Mo's eyes, which held a mixture of urgency and determination.

Although he didn't understand, he still stroked his beard and thought about it for a moment.

"Hmm... If we're talking about larger strongholds... to the west, at the 'Ash Fortress' where the front lines of the Empire and the Demon Race meet. There's constant warfare there, and the Empire has a large number of troops stationed there. So the Heroes' Guild has a sizable branch there, and it's said that there are quite a few high-ranking priests stationed there."

Ash Fortress!

The front line!

Hero Association Branch!

Lin Mo's eyes lit up instantly!

Yes!

That place is a battlefield, a gathering place for heroes.

The priests and professional facilities responsible for guiding the heroes to initiate the "Holy Revelation" are definitely complete!

Moreover, there are frequent battles there, and there are definitely many monsters, and their levels are likely to be even higher!

You might even encounter the Demon King's army!

The chaotic battlefield environment makes it easier to take advantage of the confusion!

Get it in one fell swoop!

The two problems that had been troubling him seemed to have suddenly found a breakthrough!

"Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

Lin Mo bowed deeply and solemnly to Liu Yishou.

Liu Yishou was a little flustered by this sudden and generous gift, and quickly waved his hand.

"I was just saying it offhand..."

Lin Mo straightened up, the lingering gloom and anxiety on his face seemingly dissipated somewhat by the night breeze.

Instead, it regained its sharpness.

"Master, please get some rest. I'll make the arrangements and prepare to depart."

After saying that, he didn't linger and turned to leave the alchemy room.

His figure quickly disappeared into the darkness of the corridor.

Liu Yishou stood there, looking at the empty doorway.

I looked out the window again at the still deep night.

He shook his head and muttered to himself, "That kid... so impulsive, I wonder if he even listened..."

He sat back down at his desk, picked up his quill pen again, but found himself unable to concentrate.

Finally, he sighed, blew out the light, and decided to go and rest.

……

As dawn broke, the city lord's mansion was already bustling with noise.

Voices, hurried footsteps, and the muffled thuds of moving things drifted through the wooden door into the innermost bedroom.

On the velvet bed, Yin Xue, in her girl form, lay sprawled out on the floor.

She was fast asleep, hugging a silk pillow that was almost as big as herself.

A trace of glistening drool still clung to the corner of his mouth.

"It's so noisy...it's unbearably noisy..."

She was awakened by the noise outside the door and grumbled in dissatisfaction.

Still grumpy from waking up, I rolled over and covered my ears with the pillow.

But the outside noise still seeps in everywhere.

……

Yin Xue sat up abruptly, her silk nightgown slipping off her shoulders.

She scratched her disheveled red hair in frustration.

"What the hell?! Are they demolishing houses so early in the morning?!"

She angrily jumped out of bed, not even bothering to change her appearance, and barefoot in her nightgown, flung open the bedroom door.

The sound came from the hall not far away.

Yin Xue frowned and went over.

The hall, which was originally filled with decorations, had been cleared out.

Instead, a map of the Holy Ancient Empire was displayed.

Lin Mo was standing in front of a large, unfolded map.

With a calm expression, he gave instructions to the people below in a steady and clear manner.

Shi Xuan, clad in sturdy leather armor and with a battle sword at his waist, stood at attention, listening intently.

Aotemu leaned on Liu Sanguan's shoulder, holding a small notebook, and quickly took notes.

Wang Meng was also recalled.

He changed into a more formal city garrison uniform and stood ramrod straight.

There were also several chamber of commerce representatives and mercenary group leaders who looked extremely nervous.

"...Shi Xuan, you take the core members of the Shi Hu mercenary group, reorganize the city defense patrol team, and focus on ensuring the smooth flow of all trade routes."

Lin Mo drew a line to the north on the map with his finger.

"You are also responsible for maintaining order within the city. Ensure the city is safe and do not disturb the people. If any nobles deliberately cause trouble or secretly collude... kill them on the spot."

"Yes! Don't worry, Mr. Lin!"

Shi Xuan clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice booming.

"Otmu".

"Yes, sir! Please give your orders!"

Otmu quickly straightened his back.

"You will continue to oversee the city lord's mansion, with the primary goal of encouraging commerce and trade in the northern city. Develop all trade routes."

"Understood! I guarantee I'll complete the mission! I absolutely won't cause any trouble for the boss!"

Otmu nodded vigorously.

"Vice General Wang."

Lin Mo looked at the former city defense officer who had already stated his position.

"Your humble servant is here!"

"The city defense army's original structure will remain unchanged for the time being. Otem will issue an order later, and you will be in full command. Military supplies will be allocated by the city lord's mansion. I want to ensure that no accidents occur in North City during my absence."

Deputy General Wang took a deep breath and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"I will do my utmost to live up to Mr. Lin's expectations!"

Lin Mo then turned to the chamber of commerce representatives and the mercenary group leader.

It outlined some prospects for the operation of the caravan.

Although many mercenaries lost their jobs because there were no more monsters around.

However, trade routes began to flow into Mingbei City, and these mercenaries could easily switch to escorting caravans.

Moreover, the compensation is much higher than before.

This arrangement laid out the framework for the operation of Mingbei City for the foreseeable future.

Yin Xue hung in mid-air, her little paws wrapped around her arms, her eyebrows raised in disapproval.

This guy... looked so preoccupied last night.

It's like I've been injected with adrenaline this morning?

At that moment, Lin Mo happened to notice Yin Xue.

"You're awake? Get ready, we're leaving."

Lin Mo's tone was flat.

"Set off?"

Yin Xue's face fell instantly, and she flew in front of him.

"Leaving again?! Didn't I say I'd wait three days until the first batch of the new medicine was ready? I haven't had enough of this king's bed in the city lord's mansion! And my feast! The breakfast that Otem promised me, made by the best chef in the city, hasn't been delivered yet!"

She began to protest.

Lin Mo explained, "Once the new medicine is refined, it will be sent directly to Ash Fortress using the wartime teleportation array, without wasting any time."

Yin Xue's lips twitched: "Ash Fortress? What kind of hellhole is that? No way! I need to recuperate here!"

Lin Mo didn't explain further, and simply packed his things.

He put 100,000 gold coins and dozens of essences into his spatial ring.

Then, carrying the backpack containing the spider eggs, he walked out of the mansion.

……

We arrived at the entrance of the city lord's mansion.

In her girl form, Yin Xue clung tightly to a thick marble pillar at the entrance with both hands.

She was practically hanging on it, her little face stubbornly turned to one side.

They acted like they were saying, "I'm not leaving, what can you do about it?"

"..."

Lin Mo was speechless for a moment, then reached out and tried to pull her down from the pillar.

But Yin Xue clung tightly, shouting, "I'm not going! I'm not going! I want to stay here, eat and drink well, and be my demon king!"

After pulling several times without success, Lin Mo sighed as he watched her acting like a rogue.

He lowered his voice, leaned close to her ear, and said in a volume only the two of them could hear:

"I've inquired. Ash Keep has a 'Western Cathedral,' which is the largest church in the vicinity."

Yin Xue's grip on the pillar stiffened slightly.

Lin Mo continued, "The soul fragments sealed there must be very powerful, right?"

Yin Xue's blood-red eyes flickered, and his grip on the pillar loosened slightly.

But her little face was still full of reluctance and doubt.

Lin Mo struck while the iron was hot.

"Once we reach Ash Keep, I'll go outside to level up by myself. You can stay in the city and rest however you like. Have them cook whatever you want to eat, gamble... cough cough, go wherever you want, how about it?"

Hearing these conditions, Yin Xue hesitated for a long time before finally letting go of the pillar.

It transformed back into its miniature form and flew back to sit on Lin Mo's shoulder.

He reluctantly hummed in response:

"You said it yourself! Once we get there, don't even think about ordering me around!"

"OK."

Lin Mo readily agreed.

Before setting off, Lin Mo finally found Shi Qin, who was counting medicinal herbs at the entrance of the alchemy workshop.

"The teleportation will begin at noon three days from now. There can be no accidents."

Shi Qin nodded heavily.

Meanwhile, Liu Yishou, who was standing to the side, had just learned of Lin Mo's plan.

He watched Lin Mo hurriedly about to leave and stopped him, saying, "Wait, aren't you going to have the city lord write a letter of recommendation? During wartime, items from the teleportation array will be stored inside the array, and only the local military can retrieve them. What identity will you use to retrieve them then?"

Lin Mo smiled slightly upon hearing this: "The current Mingbei City can't withstand investigation, so it's best not to expose it. We should develop slowly. Your task is to provide me with a stable supply of medicine. As for how I demand it..."

At this point, a ruthless glint appeared in Lin Mo's eyes: "We'll just snatch it then."

Liu Yishou's lips twitched, thinking he had misheard.

The teleportation array at the border connects 32 cities in the western border, so it would be difficult to trace the source if it were just a matter of teleporting two barrels of potions.

But what do you mean by directly grabbing it?

Those are border troops.

He wanted to say something more, but Lin Mo had already turned around and boarded the carriage that had been prepared in advance.

"Ahem, let's go!"

Watching the carriage drive away, Liu Yishou swallowed hard, feeling like he'd been tricked.

"Is this guy planning a rebellion...?"