102: Chapter 102 Title, Guardian

At Luo City Station, Director Gu Sanding stood at the exit with a large group of children, looking around.

It was self-evident who they were waiting for, and besides them, Director Zhou was also among them.

"I wonder how Zhao Tiezhu is doing. I heard he was discharged from the hospital earlier than us..."

Chen Mo was halfway through his sentence when he saw a large crowd waving at him from the exit.

Before he could react, the group unfurled a huge red banner.

It read, 'Welcome home to the National Joint Examination champion, Luo City's number one genius, and Chenguang Orphanage's number one genius, Chen Mo!'

Chen Mo's face flushed red. He didn't remember saying anything about coming back, did he?

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, look at this treatment."

Lin Ye smacked his lips, his tone sounding more than a little sour.

"Where are you all planning to stay next?"

Chen Mo quickly changed the subject. He really wasn't used to this kind of scene; he felt like it was about to give him social anxiety.

The others didn't say anything, just stared straight at Chen Mo.

"..."

Well, now he knew exactly where they were planning to stay without them even having to say it.

"Fine, whatever. There are plenty of empty beds at the Orphanage anyway, so I'll have to trouble you to stay with my younger siblings."

"What's troublesome about that? It just so happens that we all really like children."

Lin Ye patted Chen Mo on the butt because he couldn't reach his shoulder.

Ever since the battle with Baiye City ended, Lin Ye had noticed that Chen Mo's physique had grown even larger...

He was no longer just a breathing wall, but a breathing locomotive.

"We can't go there empty-handed, right?"

Xia Li and Su Qingyue were girls, after all, and their thoughts were much more delicate.

"That makes sense. Chen Mo, why don't you go back with your younger siblings first?"

Lin Ye and Shen Zhou nodded, agreeing that Xia Li and Su Qingyue were right.

"No need, I've already prepared everything for everyone."

Wen Wan, that gentle and weak little rabbit, was currently shimmering with a dazzling golden light.

That's right, the golden light that represented financial power!

"There are five truckloads of supplies in total, so everyone will get one truck each."

"I didn't prepare that much in terms of funds, but I personally prepared one million, and I also prepared one hundred thousand for each of you."

"..."

Silence—a deafening silence.

"Brother, if it doesn't work out, why don't you marry into the Wen family?"

"This soft rice is so easy to eat, it won't even wear down your teeth!"

Lin Ye poked Chen Mo in the lower back, sounding somewhat envious.

"Go away, go away! I'd rather die than live off a woman!"

Chen Mo rolled his eyes. He really hadn't expected Wen Wan to prepare so much.

"I'll thank you on behalf of the children."

"No need to thank me. I just took out a portion of my New Year's money."

Wen Wan smiled gently, but her words were like a thunderbolt that left everyone stunned and charred.

"We can't relate to a rich girl."

"Let's go, let's go. We're leaving; we're done playing with the rich girl."

[Title System loaded!]

Watching the backs of the group, Chen Mo, who was just about to follow them with Wen Wan, was interrupted by the system voice in his head.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the title 'Guardian']

[The host will receive different buffs when equipping different titles; please experience them for yourself.]

[Title 'Guardian': When equipping or using blunt weapons, heavy weapons, or defensive weapons, the weapon's hardness will be greatly enhanced.]

"Chen Mo, what are you spacing out for?"

Wen Wan gently tugged on the corner of Chen Mo's shirt, asking as she looked at the stunned Chen Mo.

"It's nothing. Let's go."

Chen Mo shook his head. To be honest, this title was optional, but getting something for free was always nice.

"Brother Mo!"

"Brother Mo! Brother Mo!"

A bunch of little children rushed over, chattering away, and started climbing onto Chen Mo without a second thought.

"Alright, alright, Brother Mo is back to see you all."

Chen Mo placed these children on his shoulders and carried them as he walked out.

"Brother Mo, Brother Mo! You're so amazing!"

"That big bad guy was sent flying by you!"

"Brother Mo, Brother Mo, when did you learn to fly? I was watching the live stream, and you were flying so fast that white light was coming out from behind you!"

The children's chattering didn't annoy Chen Mo; instead, it brought a sense of peace he hadn't felt in a long time.

"That's right, your Brother Mo is invincible!"

Beside him, Zhou Sanlang looked on with a face full of gratification, his eyes lingering on Chen Mo with a touch of affection.

"Not bad, kid. How did you manage not to get killed by the Abyss War Commander and then end up beating the Abyss Venerable to a pulp?"

Zhou Sanlang was actually quite curious; those were the Abyss War Commander and the Abyss Venerable, after all.

One had to understand that once a martial artist reached the Middle Three Realms, each level was an almost insurmountable chasm.

"What kind of beating? I didn't beat anything."

Chen Mo sighed. He couldn't even hurt the guy; at best, he had just stalled for some time.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's hurry home."

Seeing that Chen Mo didn't want to continue the conversation, Zhou Sanlang didn't press further.

In any case, the higher-ups had already labeled Chen Mo a war hero, so the specific facts didn't really matter.

"Xiao Mo."

In the vehicle, Director Gu Sanding, who hadn't spoken the whole time, sat down next to Chen Mo.

"Are your injuries healed?"

Chen Mo was taken aback, then nodded.

Everyone else was focused on his glory, but only Director Gu Sanding was concerned about his physical well-being.

"Don't worry, Director."

Chen Mo patted his own biceps, which had become even more solid, producing a sound like clashing metal.

"My body is extremely sturdy. Didn't you see? Even a seventh-rank Abyss Venerable is no match for me."