Chen Chu, a disciple from the Tai Chi lineage, developed an egg-shaped neuroglioma due to a strange mutation in his brain's nerves.

Having struggled on the brink of death since childhood, he possessed an unexpectedly optimistic and cheerful disposition and a proactive approach to life.

Concealing his struggle from others while relentlessly practicing in secret, he hoped to finally break through the fortress of his physical limitations.

As he grew older, Chen Chu discovered the bizarre mutation in his brain nerves, which had manifested several terrifying abilities: the "Soul Assimilation Art" (the power to assimilate others' skills at will), the "Seed Realm Technique" (an advanced soul control method that rendered the affected person or animal completely unaware), and the "Return to Origin Transformation" (the ability to alter the atomic structure of matter, dissolving it back to its fundamental essence).

Utilizing these powers, Chen Chu managed to acquire a wealth of knowledge.

Through a fortunate twist of fate, while attempting to save a red snake (Hong Ling) undergoing its tribulation, Chen Chu was accidentally swept into an alternate world by the ensuing magnetic elemental storm.

—In these two chapters, I might try to alter the dialogue style, as some readers suggested the previous exchanges felt a bit too simple.

Thus, Qiezi wants to gradually transition the style; it might feel a bit more demanding to read at first, so please bear with me.

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Thank you all.

Shui Ling'er approached Lyle, who was standing beside Mo Han, a gentle smile gracing her features. "Uncle Lyle, you've arrived too.

The journey must have been tiring.

Please, come inside and rest quickly." She deliberately ignored Mo Han, causing Mo Han, whose face had been beaming in anticipation of greeting Shui Ling'er, to freeze in awkwardness.

He could only force a dry chuckle to ease the tension.

Lyle, in turn, responded with a polite smile, "Your Holiness the Saintess, please first catch up with your friends.

I will go in ahead to make arrangements." Shui Ling'er quickly nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, Lyle led the remaining members of the Church of Light toward the City Lord's Mansion, leaving Shui Ling'er, Mo Han, and their group outside.

Shui Ling'er then turned with a bright smile toward Daili and the others, affectionately taking Daili’s wrist. "Sister Daili, you've come too! Hurry inside.

It's been so long; I truly missed you all." Daili, equally affectionately, linked her arm with Shui Ling'er’s. "Heh heh, me too.

I haven't seen Ling'er in ages.

You've grown even more beautiful." Shui Ling'er’s expression softened into a gentle smile at this. "Sister Daili, why tease me the moment we meet?" After speaking, she pointed toward Murong Feixue standing beside Daili and asked with a flicker of confusion, "Oh, and who is this next to you?" Before Daili could reply, Murong Feixue spoke up first. "Greetings to Your Holiness the Saintess.

I am Murong Feixue, who recently joined the Feiyun Mercenary Corps.

You may call me Xue'er." Shui Ling'er fixed Mo Han with a meaningful gaze, which instantly made him feel uneasy. "I presume you are the Eldest Miss of the Murong family? Heh heh, welcome.

I have long heard of your great reputation and am surprised to meet you here.

You may also call me Ling'er, just like Sister Daili and the others.

Otherwise, 'Your Holiness the Saintess' sounds rather stiff, hehe." Shui Ling'er offered Murong Feixue a warm smile.

Murong Feixue immediately returned the smile. "Yes, then I shall call you Ling'er from now on.

But you must call me Xue'er too, okay?" Following this exchange, the women immediately fell into an affectionate conversation, leaving Mo Han and the other men somewhat sidelined.

Jack leaned in toward Mo Han, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Boss, it seems you've annoyed the Saintess again somehow.

Why else would she deliberately ignore you? Did you do something to let her down? You need to take responsibility, you know." Mo Han responded by covertly delivering a flurry of friendly but firm punches and kicks to Jack, while still maintaining a smile and speaking in a low voice. "You little brat, why bring up old wounds? Are your ears itching for a beating?" This left the poor Jack with an expression of agony, yet he still had to pretend everything was fine, making his appearance utterly bizarre.

This spectacle caused Latin and the others to burst out laughing. "Alright, let's head inside first.

I'll arrange rooms for you.

Since it’s just the men here, Sister Daili and Feixue, you can stay in the same courtyard as me; it will be more convenient." Shui Ling'er smiled and proposed her arrangement.

Daili and Murong Feixue quickly expressed their thanks and followed Shui Ling'er into the courtyard.

The astonished Mo Han couldn't help but ask, "Uh, Ling'er, where are the rest of us men supposed to stay?" Shui Ling'er turned back, giving Mo Han an exasperated eye-roll. "Can't you just go find Uncle Lyle? He will surely arrange something for you.

Why bother telling me?" Mo Han inwardly thought this woman was far too petty.

That incident back at the Beast Clan was so long ago, yet she still held a grudge.

Truly, it’s best not to offend a petty person, especially not a woman.

Mo Han shook his head with a wry smile and stopped talking, leading Latin and the others into the courtyard.

Just as Mo Han and Latin settled in and were about to step out to survey their surroundings, Lyle walked in with a placid smile.

Seeing Mo Han, Lyle immediately inquired, "Brother Mo Han, are you planning to go out?" Mo Han nodded eagerly. "Yes, I was just thinking of looking around the area.

Is there something, Uncle Lyle?" Lyle nodded in response. "Elder Guang Lei sent me to fetch you.

They hope you can join the meeting concerning the current situation." "This sounds like a meeting for your senior ranks.

What does it have to do with me? Can I skip it?" Mo Han felt a touch of surprise upon hearing Lyle’s words.

Lyle smiled and explained gently, "Actually, this is the collective decision of several Elders.

They all stated they trust Elder Guang Huo’s judgment and thus hope you can offer some counsel.

Heh heh, you can't let the old man Guang Huo lose face, or I imagine he’ll come looking for you to settle accounts." After saying this, Lyle glanced at Mo Han with a mischievous smile.

Hearing Lyle’s words, Mo Han recalled Guang Huo’s demeanor and immediately envisioned the consequences of his refusal.

A chill traced its way down his spine.

For some inexplicable reason, Mo Han felt completely helpless against Guang Huo.

Perhaps it was because Guang Huo reminded Mo Han of his grandfather back on Earth; recalling the days spent with his grandfather in his youth, he instinctively saw Guang Huo as a shadow of him and thus treated him with such deference.

With this thought, Mo Han quickly nodded. "Since that is the case, I shall go take a look.

I hope I can be of some assistance; even if I cannot, at least I tried my best.

Elder Guang Huo won't hold a grudge against me now, right?" "Naturally.

I can vouch for you, young brother, at the meeting," Lyle added, thumping his chest in assurance.

Mo Han offered Lyle a helpless, wry smile. "Uncle Lyle, I've discovered a secret." Lyle looked puzzled. "No way, what secret is it? I seem to be out of the loop." "I've discovered that you've also turned bad, hehe, grown rather cunning.

I really couldn't tell normally," Mo Han teased Lyle with a smile. "And not just ordinary cunning; I feel inferior!" Lyle grinned back. "Heh heh, I'm still far behind you.

Let's hurry.

It’s never good to keep the Elders waiting too long, lest we earn another round of lectures." Mo Han said no more, following closely behind Lyle toward the assembly hall.

Upon arriving at the central council hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, Mo Han realized it was already packed.

Everyone sat there quietly.

Among them were not only members of the Church of Light but also several high-ranking officials from the Kadik Empire, along with representatives from a few Mercenary Guilds.

However, the Church of Light clearly held the dominant position.

The main seats at the center were occupied by the Ascetic Elders and the Saintess.

Given the Church of Light's current strength, this arrangement caused no dissent among the attendees.

When Mo Han entered, all eyes turned toward him as he followed behind Lyle.

Most people were baffled as to Mo Han’s identity that required the Commander of the Knights of Judgment, Lyle, to personally fetch him, so they watched him with intense curiosity.

Only the few members from the Mercenary Guild seemed already aware of Mo Han’s situation.

They showed no surprise and greeted him warmly.

Mo Han returned their smiles; though he didn't know them, he understood the basic courtesies required.