Chapter 383: You’re looking for me, I’ve arrived!
Lin Mu.
Is he really going to keep killing people? Does he truly intend to exterminate everyone from these families?
Everyone looked at Lin Mu, trying to discern something from his expression. But while his face was calm, his eyes seethed with a thunderous killing intent.
HISS!
All the members of the Qin Family sucked in a sharp breath, not daring to speak another word.
Qin Luoli suddenly grabbed Lin Mu’s hand. "I’ll go with you."
"You’re not afraid?"
"With you here, I’m not afraid."
"Good."
Lin Mu nodded. He then gently patted Lady Su’s body, and a drop of green liquid instantly appeared in his palm, hovering motionlessly.
This was the poison Chen Xinlan had given Lady Su, yet Lin Mu had removed it with ease.
"Take good care of her."
With those words, Lin Mu turned and left the Qin Family with Qin Luoli in tow.
The Yulong Sword hovered beside Lady Su, exuding a chilling sword intent. Seeing the ancient sword levitating on its own, everyone instinctively took a few steps back, afraid of being caught in its aura.
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「Four Seas Hotel.」
A crowd had gathered for a cocktail party. Laughter echoed throughout the hall, creating a cheerful atmosphere.
Luo Huai’an was there, along with several of River City’s business magnates and even a few members of the Chen Family. Not only that, but Qin Hongbo and his son were also in attendance.
"It’s about time. Chen Wen and the others should be on their way back, right?" an elder from the Chen Family said with a smile, glancing at his watch.
"Soon," Luo Huai’an said, a faint smile on his face as he held his wine glass. "As if the puny Qin Family would dare to compete with us."
"Of course not!" Patriarch Fan raised his glass and said to the man at the head of the table, "This is all thanks to Young Master Fang’s efforts. If word got out that River City had fallen into the hands of a woman, it would be an embarrassment to all of us old-timers."
"Indeed! A toast to Young Master Fang!"
"To Young Master Fang!"
Everyone raised their glasses, toasting Fang Shaoning, who was seated in the place of honor.
"Haha, you are all too kind." Fang Shaoning held up his glass, smiling modestly. "I only came to River City to find the person who murdered members of my family. I just didn’t expect the Qin Family to be so unscrupulous as to turn River City into such a chaotic mess."
"Well said," Luo Huai’an sighed. "The Qin family’s girl does have some ability. It’s just a pity she ended up with such an arrogant man. He flaunts his status as a Divine Doctor and looks down on us old men. It’s truly infuriating."
The memory of having to apologize to the Qin Family and personally whip his grandson’s back sent a sharp pain through Luo Huai’an’s heart. His hatred for Lin Mu only grew deeper.
"We must also thank Young Master Fang and the masters from the Fire Cloud Sect for saving River City from this disaster." Luo Huai’an raised his glass to Fang Shaoning and the two elderly men beside him. "I raise this cup to you!"
This time, he used a respectful tone.
"Patriarch Luo, you are too kind."
"Very kind."
The two Elders from the Fire Cloud Sect exchanged a haughty glance. Their Young Sect Master had been killed, along with Elder Qi. They had come to River City under the Sect Leader’s orders to execute Lin Mu. They hadn’t expected Lin Mu to be absent, so their plan was to exterminate the Qin Family first and take Lin Mu’s woman back to the Sect to await the Sect Leader’s judgment.
"I heard Lin Mu has divine medical skills and considerable strength of his own. If the Qin Family is in trouble, would he really dare to come?"
"I also heard he’s been missing for over half a year. Maybe he got word of this in advance and found somewhere to hide?"
"Exactly, that’s what I think. This so-called ’Master Lin the Divine Doctor’ is all hype, I’m sure of it!"
"But regardless, the title of Divine Doctor is still highly coveted. Lin Mu was already relying on a woman to get by. What if he moves somewhere else, uses his identity as a Divine Doctor to swindle people, and manages to latch onto a family even more powerful than the Qins? Do you think he’d come back for revenge?"
Luo Huai’an suddenly burst out laughing. "Revenge? That little wretch, Lin Mu? Could he possibly find a family more powerful than the Fang Family?" Glancing around the room, he added proudly, "And don’t forget, we have two masters from the Fire Cloud Sect here with us!"
"Right, right, how could we forget that?"
"If that day ever comes, we’ll be counting on you two masters to protect River City!"
The crowd repeatedly toasted the two elders from the Fire Cloud Sect, showering them with flattery and promising all sorts of benefits. The two elders simply smiled faintly and accepted everything.
One of them even laughed and said, "Everyone, do not panic. If that brat Lin Mu actually dares to show up, I’ll kill him in a single move!"
WHOOSH!
As the words left his mouth, the elder’s True Qi flared. The wine cup in his hand flew out and embedded itself in the hotel’s hard wall, yet not a single drop of wine spilled.
"What brilliant skill!"
"The outcome is certain!"
"Lin Mu is a dead man!"
The crowd, initially startled, erupted into a new round of bootlicking, continuously raising their glasses to the two Fire Cloud Sect elders.
In a corner, Qin Hongbo and Qin Hao were silent, but a look of glee was on Qin Hao’s face.
Hmph, Lin Mu. Let’s see how you die this time!
Seeing Qin Hongbo looking somewhat downcast, Qin Hao said, "Dad, don’t worry. Once Lin Mu is dead, will anyone in the Qin Family still dare to stop us from returning? As for Qin Luoli, she can’t even save herself!"
Qin Hao’s face was a mask of vindictive hatred. After more than half a year, his fear of Lin Mu had completely vanished.
"I don’t know why, but I have a bad feeling about this," Qin Hongbo sighed, feeling an inexplicable sense of panic.
"Dad, relax. Lin Mu is as good as dead!"
Qin Hao said this aloud, but inwardly, he scoffed. Dad’s really getting old. The two masters from the Fire Cloud Sect make one move and he’s terrified.
Thinking this, Qin Hao shook his head slightly and stood up, preparing to go offer a toast to the two masters and get on their good side. But just as he rose, a deafening sound came from the entrance.
BOOM!
The doors to the hall burst open and flew inward, smashing directly into Qin Hao. He let out a scream as the doors slammed him to the floor, pinning him underneath.
As he lost consciousness, Qin Hao thought he saw two figures walking in through the ruined doorway. They looked familiar... but his mind went blank before he could place them, and he passed out completely.
Everyone was stunned by the scene, watching frozen as the two figures walked slowly into the hall.
"Qin Luoli?" Patriarch Fan’s eyes bulged. "What are you doing here?" he exclaimed. Then, as if something had occurred to him, his expression turned gleeful. "Have you come to confess your crimes?"
Having been forced to kneel and apologize in front of the Qin Family Old Residence was a disgrace Patriarch Fan intended to remember for the rest of his life. Thus, he had sworn in private that he would one day make Lin Mu and Qin Luoli kneel before him and beg for forgiveness.
But before he could finish, he noticed the tall young man standing beside Qin Luoli. He had long hair, a cold demeanor, and a ruthless killing intent!
At first, he didn’t recognize him. But after a closer look, Patriarch Fan stumbled backward.
"You... You’re Lin Mu?!" he stammered. "How are you back?"
Lin Mu walked into the hall with his hands clasped behind his back and said indifferently, "You were looking for me. So, here I am."