Chapter 209: Begging Master Lin for Mercy!
"Yun Xu is dead!"
"My name is Lin Wudi!"
From all around, everyone stared blankly at the proud figure standing tall, the image etching itself into their minds, impossible to forget. Jiang Yawei stood frozen on the spot. After a long while, his trembling lips finally uttered a sentence.
"From this day forward, the name Lin Wudi will surely resound throughout the land!"
At the same time, on the surface of the river, someone shouted.
"We pay our respects to Master Lin!"
This cry instantly triggered a cascade of powerful, unified voices.
"We pay our respects to Master Lin!"
In that moment, everyone’s gaze was filled with shock, reverence, and admiration!
Daoist Master Yunxu of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion, the True Immortal of Thunder Law, had boldly emerged from seclusion, only to be slain by Lin Mu. Even Lu Tong, the Helmsman of the Martial Alliance’s Jiangling branch, had an arm severed by a single stroke of Lin Mu’s sword.
Before this, who could have possibly imagined Lin Mu was so powerful? Who could have predicted this would be the outcome of the battle?
He was truly worthy of the name Lin Wudi! A man who lived up to his name! He was beyond compare to any ordinary person. He said he would eliminate Yun Xu with one hand, and he did just that. He was so dominant he didn’t even regard the Martial Alliance as a threat and had rebuked Liu Xiu from the Military Department without a second thought.
With such strength, he truly possessed an invincible air! After all, being able to slay a Martial Arts Grandmaster had already cemented Lin Mu’s dominant position in the Martial Arts World. This was a feat that perhaps no other Martial Arts Grandmaster could achieve.
Not to mention, this Invincible Grandmaster, Master Lin, was not yet thirty!
Someone couldn’t help but exclaim, "To become a Martial Arts Grandmaster before thirty and single-handedly slay Daoist Master Yunxu is truly terrifying. From now on, his position as the Master of the Three Rivers is firmly secured. In the entire Three Rivers Area, no one will be able to outshine him!"
The others nodded in agreement.
Yun Xu is dead! Lin Wudi has emerged!
After East Madness, West Poison, Southern Butcher, Northern Blade, and Central Questioning Sword, another formidable Grandmaster had risen to the top. And River City’s Lin Wudi was undoubtedly the foremost expert among the younger generation! This was something the other five great masters could not have achieved at his age.
Qiao Zishan and the others had long been shocked into silence. Staring at the scene before them, their minds reeled and their hearts pounded.
Lin Mu was actually this incredible! No... he should be called Master Lin!
To think I offered to let him work under me, promising not to treat him poorly. How utterly humiliating to think about it now!
As for Jiang Xia’s Li Ping and the others, their regret was so deep it felt like it was twisting their insides.
Among them, Ye Tong felt it the most keenly. She had always opposed Lin Mu getting close to Song Wenrou, her words often laced with sarcasm. After discovering Lin Mu’s identity, she was shocked. But upon witnessing him slay Daoist Master Yunxu with her own eyes, fear and regret began to mingle with her shock.
If only she had acted differently... But this world has no cure for regret.
Glancing at the excited Song Wenrou beside her, who looked as if she had won the battle herself, Ye Tong was consumed by shame and remorse.
Inside a luxurious car by the river, Guan Jiaojiao stared intently at the computer screen, her eyes fixed on that tall, invincible figure. "Grandfather, he won! Lin Mu won!" she shouted excitedly.
"Impertinence!" Although Elder Guan was also excited, he reprimanded her. His gaze was stern as he looked at Guan Jiaojiao and said with grave importance, "Young lady, Master Lin is a paragon among men. Forget the past, but from this day on, you must show Master Lin the utmost respect!"
Elder Guan looked around, his gaze landing on the faces of his son and grandson as he warned them, "If anyone dares to slight Master Lin, don’t blame this old man for being ruthless!"
"Yes, Grandfather!"
"Understood, Dad!"
Elder Guan looked out the window, his palm gently tapping the armrest of his chair. "By knowing Master Lin," he murmured, "the Guan Family is destined to prosper!"
「The Capital.」
In an ancient, simple courtyard house, Elder Xiao held a brush, his strokes vigorous and fluid as if channeling dragons and snakes in a single, continuous motion. The brush fell still, and his hand stopped. Three bold characters, their strokes revealing immense strength and character, appeared on the paper.
Lin Wudi!
A young man stood beside him. He had thick eyebrows, large eyes, a straight posture, and an honest-looking face.
Looking at the three characters, Elder Xiao nodded with satisfaction. It was unclear whether he was pleased with his calligraphy, the person it named, or both.
The young man smiled. "Commander, you seem so happy. It looks like you’ve won the bet."
Elder Xiao laughed heartily. "That’s right. That young man named Lin not only won, but he won beautifully."
The young man grinned honestly. "No one who bets against the Commander has ever won."
Elder Xiao laughed openly. "This time was different. After all, not just anyone can defeat the Sword God, Shen Lang." Then, with a smile that was not quite a smile, he asked, "What do you think of him?"
"He’s alright, I guess," the young man said, scratching his head naively. "But Commander, I don’t like fighting, and I don’t know how."
"HAHAHA!" Elder Xiao burst out laughing, scolding him playfully, "When did you learn to be so modest, you brat? If you couldn’t fight, how did you manage to chase those people around like stray dogs back then?"
"Enough nonsense. Have Shen Lang head to Dragon Tiger Mountain as soon as possible. You should also find an opportunity to test that young man. If his potential is good, bring him back to the Dragon Protection Hall."
「In a secluded mountain rarely visited by man.」
A gaunt man with a face covered in what looked like colorful paints rested against a tree. On closer inspection, it wasn’t paint at all, but a mass of shimmering centipedes. Various brightly colored poison snakes even slithered in and out of his clothes.
"A transfer of five million has arrived."
The gaunt man put his phone away and murmured, "Interesting. One Yun Xu dies, and a Lin Wudi appears. Killing the junior martial brother of Heavenly Master Zhang... it seems the Martial Arts World is about to get lively again."
"Hehe, I heard that fellow Ding is also in River City. Might be fun to go and play a little. After being out of sight for so many years, perhaps the world has forgotten all about me, Western Poison Little Ouyang."
「On the Bolan River.」
Lin Mu glanced around at the chaotic battlefield and shook his head slightly. Then, his figure flickered. Amidst the crowd’s reverent gazes, he landed directly on Jiang Yawei’s boat.
Thinking Lin Mu was there to kill them too, Jiang Mingyue screamed in fright.
Jiang Yawei quickly grabbed his granddaughter and bowed deeply to Lin Mu. "We failed to recognize you for who you truly are, Master Lin. I hope you will not hold it against us."
As if waking from a dream, Jiang Mingyue stammered, "M-Master Lin... I..." The girl who was usually so proud and confident couldn’t even speak clearly in front of Lin Mu.
Lin Mu shook his head and smiled at Jiang Yawei. "Elder Jiang, I’ll have to trouble you for a ride back."
"Oh, of course, of course!" Jiang Yawei nodded hurriedly, though he felt a mix of amusement and helplessness.
You can walk on water, yet you want a ride back on my shabby boat?
But he didn’t dare say another word. For Master Lin to be willing to ride his boat was a great honor for him.
Lin Mu walked over to Song Wenrou and gave her a wide smile.
Song Wenrou pumped a small fist in the air and beamed back at him. "Master Lin, you’re amazing!"
Lin Mu chuckled and ruffled her hair. Seeing this, the ache in Ye Tong’s heart grew even more intense.
THUD!
Just then, a figure dropped to their knees before Lin Mu.
"Master Lin, I beg for your mercy!"