Lin Mo glanced at Mo Qing subconsciously, and the latter's eyes told him the answer.

"No, I can't!" Lin Mo thought to himself, "How could I kill He Xiao!"

In an instant, memories flooded back like a tide.

From initial enemies to later mutual understanding and appreciation, He Xiao and Lin Mo's relationship has been full of twists and turns.

Throughout this long journey, He Xiao repeatedly extended a helping hand, saving Lin Mo from danger! And Lin Mo gradually opened his heart and established a deep friendship with He Xiao!

Today, their relationship has long transcended ordinary boundaries; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are as close as brothers.

Just as Lin Mo hesitated, Usk seemed to see through something and questioned, "Do you two know each other?"

"I don't know him!" Lin Mo denied instinctively, but his tone was extremely confused.

Upon seeing this, He Xiao let out a heavy snort, "How could I possibly know such a scumbag who willingly serves as a dog for an evil god!" he cursed.

"You're saying the master is an evil god?" Usk roared in anger.

"Isn't that so?" He Xiao's tone was cold and firm. "They spout benevolence and morality, hypocritical compassion, yet behind the scenes they do heinous things. Your master truly disgusts me."

"You're asking for it!" Usk yelled.

However, Mo Qing's laughter suddenly broke the heavy atmosphere like a whirlwind.

He turned his head sharply, his sharp gaze locking onto Lin Mo like a sword, his voice filled with ruthlessness and determination: "Go, kill him, this is your pledge of allegiance to your master!"

Lin Mo stood there for a few seconds, as if the whole world had stopped.

"Don't even think about it!" He Xiao's roar shattered the brief silence, and his sword slashed towards Lin Mo like lightning.

Lin Mo instinctively raised his Dragon Slayer Sword to block. The moment the two swords collided, the enormous impact almost made the Dragon Slayer Sword fly out of his hand, and his body involuntarily took a few steps back, nearly falling over.

"Join them, observe them, live and eat with them, and even fight alongside them!" The system's prompt rang in Lin Mo's mind again.

"However, he is He Xiao!" Lin Mo's heart was filled with bitterness.

Lin Mo instinctively gripped his longsword tightly with his left hand and launched a fierce counterattack against He Xiao. However, He Xiao seemed to be strolling leisurely, easily blocking each of his attacks.

The two were like leaves in a storm, going back and forth, their former brotherhood now transformed into a clash on the tip of a sword.

He Xiao's movements were swift and agile, like a leopard darting through the jungle, easily dealing with the ferocious power of Lin Mo's left-hand dragon-slaying technique.

In an instant, He Xiao's sword seemed to transform into countless phantoms, swung left and right, as dense and swift as a torrential rain. Each sword strike moved according to his will, fluid and elegant, like a dance.

Lin Mo felt his arm gradually go numb, and every time his sword clashed with He Xiao's, it felt like he was being hit by a giant hammer.

He knew in his heart that although he possessed the strength of a five-star general, he was still far inferior to He Xiao. Moreover, he currently only had one hand to use.

Although the two seemed evenly matched at this moment, Lin Mo knew that He Xiao was deliberately holding back. He knew that if He Xiao went all out, he would probably not be able to withstand him.

"You scum, I'll kill you!" He Xiao roared, increasing the pressure on his hand.

The sword strike he unleashed was incredibly powerful, forcing Lin Mo to retreat repeatedly, his steps faltering.

Lin Mo looked up and met He Xiao's murderous eyes, which seemed to tell him: "If you still have any hesitation, we will both die here!"

"Hmph, kid, you still dare to say you don't know him?" Usk's voice was as cold as ice. "Every move you made, every stance, was filled with forbearance towards him, without the slightest hint of killing intent!"

If I hesitate, it will surely arouse the suspicion of these servants of God.

"Brother He, I owe you this life, and I will repay you a hundredfold in the next!" Lin Mo secretly vowed.

Therefore, Lin Mo also unleashed all his power without reservation, launching a full-scale attack on He Xiao.

However, even with his best efforts, Lin Mo still knew that there was an insurmountable gap between him and He Xiao.

In that instant, Lin Mo's body shifted slightly to the side, revealing a fatal flaw.

He gripped his sword tightly, swiftly swung it, then flicked it back, attempting to break through He Xiao's defenses. He Xiao, seeing this, quickly moved aside, seemingly unharmed by the attack.

However, immediately afterward, a string of bright red blood gushed from his throat, like a dazzling necklace of rubies. Finally, blood gushed out like a fountain, and He Xiao collapsed helplessly to the ground.

In the clash with the dragon, the longsword was left with only a faint crimson stain on its sharp tip!

He Xiao wearily raised his finger, trying to touch that last glimmer of light.

In his eyes, the light was slowly fading, like the sunset gradually disappearing on the horizon.

“…Sharp.” He murmured softly, his broken fingers rising gently before falling limply again, as if bidding farewell to this world, bidding farewell to himself!

In that instant, Lin Mo's world turned black and white.

"I...I killed He Xiao!" he thought to himself, "I killed him..."

What am I doing?

"System? Zhao Wushi? What exactly is your plan?"

"Help him up." A pair of rough hands pulled him up. Lin Mo did not resist.

“From now on, you are one of us,” Mo Qing said. “According to the master’s rules, you must let go of all worldly ties and accept a new identity and a new name.”

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