Chapter 348: By the Order of the Clan Leader, Annihilate Three Generations of the Tan Family!
"Master, why didn’t you let me kill him!"
After leaving the private room, Li Lai was still indignant. It was one thing for Lun Tan to disrespect her, but daring to look down on her master was a crime punishable by death! As a Saintess, Li Lai had been taught from a young age to revere the Miao King above all else, and Lin Mu was the master she revered most. No one could be allowed to slander him.
Even verbal disrespect was unacceptable!
In her opinion, they should have just killed Lun Tan and then announced her master’s identity to the world!
Lin Mu said calmly, "Kill one Lun Tan, and a second will appear, followed by countless more. If they all disrespect me, are you going to kill every last one of them?"
"Of course!" Li Lai declared, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. "Master, you are the king of our Li Clan! For those who dare to disrespect you, death is letting them off easy!"
Sensing the sharp killing intent and the inadvertent coldness emanating from Li Lai, Lin Mu stopped and said seriously, "Li Lai, you must remember your teacher’s words: violence is not the answer to every problem. There will always be someone in this world stronger than you."
"In my heart, Master, you are the strongest person in the world!" Li Lai clenched her small fists, her face filled with a look of proud conviction.
Lin Mu was speechless.
"But you must remember this: as a member of my sect, you must not bully the weak without reason, you must not slaughter the innocent, and you must not mistreat the vulnerable. If you violate these rules, don’t blame your teacher for personally expelling you from the sect!" Lin Mu’s tone was uncharacteristically stern.
Li Lai’s heart trembled, and she quickly replied, "Yes, Master!"
Then, she asked meekly, "What if someone bullies me? Can’t I fight back?"
A slight smile touched Lin Mu’s lips. "Give them a taste of their own medicine."
"What if I can’t beat them?"
"You can’t beat them? Then your teacher will personally take action!"
"I knew it! Master is the greatest master in the world!"
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「Earth-Class Private Room」
Wei Shiman and the others had nearly finished eating, but Lun Tan still hadn’t returned.
"Ms. Wei, Zhu Li and the others are drunk, so I’ll send them back. Please wait for Senior Tan," the tall male student said as he stood up, helping two of his friends while the girls supported each other. Clearly, they had all had a lot to drink.
"Alright, you all head back to the university," Wei Shiman replied.
She was feeling gloomy because of Lin Mu, so she had also had quite a bit to drink. With Lun Tan still missing, she really didn’t have the extra energy to look after the students.
"Goodbye, Ms. Wei!"
"Goodbye, teacher!"
"Be careful."
Wei Shiman watched them leave, shaking her slightly dizzy head. Where did that guy Lun Tan go? He didn’t run off to flirt with some other woman, did he?
At that thought, she sobered up a little. Previously, Wei Shiman hadn’t had any particular designs on Lun Tan. But this time, after seeing the hotel owner waive the bill and offer drinks as an apology, she realized Lun Tan’s background was likely deeper than she had imagined, and her interest was piqued. Adding to that the fact that he had helped her get her job as a university lecturer, her favorable impression of him grew. If another woman snatched Lun Tan away, it would be a huge loss for her.
With this in mind, Wei Shiman hurriedly began searching the private rooms one by one.
Because the Phoenix Grand Hotel was hosting Lin Mu, it wasn’t accepting other guests, so there weren’t many people dining. The Earth-Class and Sky-Class rooms were on the top two floors, so Wei Shiman took the elevator up to the top floor where the Tian Character Private Rooms were located.
The moment the elevator doors opened, she saw Lin Mu.
"Lin Mu? What are you doing here?" Wei Shiman asked, surprised to see him. "This is the Tian Character Private Room. You have no business here, so get out!" For some reason, the more she looked at Lin Mu, the more annoyed she became.
"You..."
Just as Li Lai was about to flare up, Lin Mu said flatly, "We’re leaving right now."
"Hmph! At least you know your place."
Watching Lin Mu and his companions step into the elevator, Wei Shiman snorted coldly.
But ordinary people can’t get up here, she mused. Why did Lin Mu come here? Did he get lost? After muttering to herself for a moment, she shook her head. Why am I worrying about this? I need to find Lun Tan. If he’s really fooling around with some other woman, hmph, then he can’t blame me for being merciless!
Wei Shiman staggered toward the Tian Character Private Room, but before she even reached the entrance, she heard a familiar scream.
"Spare me! Lin... I beg you, don’t kill me..."
Startled, Wei Shiman hadn’t yet recovered when the door to the room was thrown open. A bloody, mangled figure was tossed out, landing right in front of her.
Wei Shiman screamed, stumbling back several steps before falling to the ground. "You... you... you..."
The bloodied man on the floor seemed to see her and began crawling slowly in her direction.
"Stay back! Don’t come any closer!" Wei Shiman shrieked, her face pale with terror. The shock had sobered her up considerably, and she kicked frantically at the figure.
"Shiman... it’s me... Quick... go find Lin... ask him to spare me..." The blood-soaked man mouthed the words weakly, speaking in fits and starts before finally losing consciousness.
"Lun Tan?!" Wei Shiman froze, staring at the gory figure on the floor. "You’re Lun Tan..."
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「The Tan Residence」
The Tan Family held considerable influence in Zun City. They had started in real estate and invested in several major projects across Southern Sky, amassing a fortune. The younger generation of the Tan Family was also full of talent, with several already taking over family businesses and achieving great success.
Tan Zhenhong’s grandson, Lun Tan, was particularly noteworthy. He hadn’t taken a single penny from the family, instead striking out on his own in River City, where he was said to be making a name for himself.
"Feiyang, has the boy not returned yet?"
Tan Zhenhong, now in his seventies, had already retired from the front lines, leaving most of the business to his sons. Tan Feiyang was his eldest son and Lun Tan’s father.
"Not yet," Tan Feiyang replied. "Lun said he was taking some friends to dinner to catch up."
"Mm, good. He knows to treat his friends as soon as he returns to Southern Sky. Lun has grown up. When he arrives, tell him to come to my study," Tan Zhenhong said with a satisfied nod.
"Dad, are you..." Tan Feiyang’s voice trembled with veiled excitement, sensing what this meant.
Tan Zhenhong smiled. "I’m old. The Tan Family must eventually be passed on to the younger generation. Lun is a fine young man. I plan to have him learn at my side for a few years."
"Yes, Dad!"
Tan Feiyang was thrilled. Although the old man had retired, he still made the final decisions on most business matters. For his father to personally cultivate Lun Tan for a few years meant he was being considered as the successor. How could Tan Feiyang not be ecstatic? His heart swelled with pride. My son truly has what it takes to become an overlord!
Just then, a group of people stormed into the Tan residence. They were all dressed in black cloth and wielded Miao Knives, whose polished blades glinted with a cold light.
Tan Feiyang’s expression changed drastically as he bellowed, "Who are you? What business do you have barging into my family’s home?"
A figure leaped out from the group, his face a mask of deadly seriousness. "By order of Chief Xiao, we are to annihilate three generations of the Tan Family!"
"What? Chief Xiao?!" Tan Zhenhong’s face went white. His body trembled violently, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Tan Feiyang rushed to support him. "Dad!"
"My Tan Family has never had any grievances with the Xiao Family! Why would Chief Xiao want to exterminate three generations of my family?" As a magnate of Zun City, Tan Zhenhong was well aware of the Li Clan Xiao Branch. They were one of the most fearsome powers in Southern Sky. When could the Tan Family have possibly offended such a terrifying entity?
"You’ll have to ask your grandson that."
Suddenly, a middle-aged man appeared in the residence. His face was like ice as he waved a hand and commanded, "Kill them!"
"Xiao Qian?" Tan Zhenhong’s pupils shrank, his eyes filling with horror and utter despair. "Tan Feiyang, what kind of son did you raise? He has doomed our Tan Family!"
Gazing at the slaughter of his kin, Tan Zhenhong let out a furious roar. His eyes rolled back, and he died of pure rage.