Chapter 489: Who has come for?
The entire Su Family Courtyard fell deathly silent.
No one had expected Lin Mu to be so vicious toward Wei San. Where had he gained such terrifying strength? Even Wei San was no match for him.
PFFT!
Wei San spat out a mouthful of blood, glaring ferociously at Lin Mu. "Kid, you’re ruthless! But I, Wei San, swear I’ll see you dead!"
"It seems you still haven’t realized your situation," Lin Mu said, his eyes turning cold as a murderous glint flashed within them.
"You dare to kill me?" Wei San was stunned, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Kid, you’re already doomed just for hurting me. If you dare to kill me, I guarantee I’ll have you and your entire family wiped out!
"Believe me, I have the power to do it!"
CRACK! Before Wei San had even finished speaking, he let out a piercing scream. With a slight increase in pressure, Lin Mu’s foot had snapped his sternum.
"If there’s one thing I hate, it’s being threatened," Lin Mu said, his expression blank, but a cold light glinting in his eyes. "For that, your death will be agonizing."
"You think you can... AARGH!" Wei San couldn’t finish as he felt his body was about to be torn apart.
"Let go, you brat! Let go of me!" Fear finally seized Wei San. He could feel the pressure from Lin Mu’s foot intensifying, already having ground several of his bones to dust.
"Lin Mu, you dare!" Su Dafu roared when he saw Lin Mu was about to deliver the final blow. "Do you have any idea who you’re dealing with? Wei San is one of Elder Xie’s men from Handong Province! If you kill him, you’ll drag the Su Family down with you!"
Elder Xie, Xie Dingtian! Now *he* was the true overlord of a province. Throughout the vast Handong Province, his people and his influence were everywhere!
In his younger days, this Wei San had personally served under Xie Dingtian. It was only after Xie Dingtian went legitimate that Wei San returned to Wufeng County to become its local kingpin.
"Didn’t expect that, did you, kid?" Wei San rasped, his voice hoarse. "I’m one of Elder Xie’s closest confidants. If you dare kill me, I’ll have your entire clan wiped out!"
Xie Dingtian? Lin Mu paused for a moment, then an icy smirk touched his lips.
"Xie Tuzi, you have half an hour. I want to see you in person," Lin Mu said, pulling out his phone and dialing a number.
After hanging up, he made two more calls in quick succession before putting his phone away.
This time, he was going to crush the Su Family so completely they would never be able to hold their heads up again.
"You..." Staring at Lin Mu as he finished his calls, Wei San was first stunned, then he stammered, "Who are you? How do you know Elder Xie’s nickname?"
Xie Tuzi... that was Elder Xie’s old underworld nickname. Who would dare call him that now? And how in the world did this kid have his number?
"Guess," Lin Mu replied with a knowing smile. "You’ll find out soon enough."
"Hmph. He’s just putting on an act!" Su Qing snorted. "Wei San, don’t be afraid. The Su Family knows exactly what this brat is capable of. He wouldn’t dare touch you!"
Lin Mu didn’t deign to explain, simply settling back into his chair.
Before long, a voice filled with surprise and shock cried out from the courtyard. "Announcing the arrival of County Chief Lu!"
County Chief Lu is here? The Su Family members were stunned. A look of wild joy erupted on Su Qing’s face, while Su Dahai was practically beaming. What an incredible surprise! To think even County Chief Lu would come in person! What a show of respect for the Su Family! What an immense honor! None of them had ever imagined the family would be held in such high regard, that the chief of Wufeng County himself would personally come to back them up.
That little bastard Lin Mu is dead for sure!
Lei Chengjun was also startled by the news, but his surprise quickly turned to joy. He was on the verge of being promoted to Deputy County Chief. For County Chief Lu to personally come and pay his respects following Old Master Su’s death... When word of this got out, it would be a huge boost to his own prestige!
Glancing at Lin Mu, Lei Chengjun’s expression filled with ridicule. This pathetic brat dares to fight me? Who the hell does he think he is? The county chief himself is here to pay respects to my father-in-law. Doesn’t that prove my future prospects are limitless? And Lin Mu? He’s nothing but a bastard. How could he possibly compare to me?
"This brings glory to our ancestors!" Su Qing exclaimed, slapping his thigh in delight. "His presence truly graces our humble home! The Su Family is basking in glory!"
He glanced at Su Rou and shook his head slightly. A lowly wench already expelled from the Su Family’s Main Gate. She’s utterly worthless.
"See that, kid? That’s the difference between you and me. We’re worlds apart," Lei Chengjun said with composure, holstering his gun. "Now, I don’t even need to lift a finger. There are plenty of people who can take care of you."
"You’re like an ant, meant to be trampled underfoot!" Su Qing sneered without restraint. "The spawn of a lowly wench is still just that—a bastard. Your presence in the Su Family would only be a stain on our honor!
"It’s a good thing we already kicked him and his mother out. Imagine the utter humiliation if County Chief Lu saw this!"
Su Qing’s voice turned grim as he roared, "Men, seize these two! They will await County Chief Lu’s judgment!"
"Let me!" Su Dafu said, rubbing his hands together as he stalked toward Lin Mu with a dark expression. "You little animal, you dare hurt my son? You son of a bitch, I’m going to tear you apart!"
"And what he did to Ming Ze and Xin Yang! That little beast beat them to a pulp! We must teach him a brutal lesson!" Su Dahai added, his expression icy with unconcealed loathing.
"I’ll break every bone in that little beast’s body, and in his bitch of a mother’s too!" Su Yumei, who had woken up at some point, snarled at Su Rou with a savage expression. "In my entire life, no one has dared to treat me like this. Your son struck me today, and for that, I’ll make sure neither of you leaves Wufeng County alive!"
Panic and anxiety gripped Su Rou. She never expected the County Chief to show up. Lin Mu has beaten so many of the Su Family members... They will never let him get away with this.
"Get her! I’m going to rip her face to shreds and shatter her teeth!" Su Yumei shrieked, pointing viciously at Su Rou. She had been beaten so badly by Lin Mu that she resembled a rabid dog.
"Halt!"
At that moment, a cold command echoed from outside.
Just then, County Chief Lu arrived, his expression icy and his eyes holding a flicker of terror.
"County Chief Lu, we are so honored by your visit. I never dreamed you would come in person." Su Qing walked over with a broad smile, extending his hand. "My apologies that you have to witness such a spectacle. A truly unfortunate family matter."
County Chief Lu ignored Su Qing’s outstretched hand. Instead, he scanned the room and asked, "Who here is Mr. Lin?"
Mr. Lin? The members of the Su Family were all stunned. There’s no one named Lin in our family, is there?
"County Chief Lu, what is the meaning of this..." Lei Chengjun sensed that something was wrong and hurried forward. "County Chief Lu, there is no one surnamed Lin in our Su Family... unless..." His train of thought halted abruptly. A look of horror dawned in his eyes as he stared at Lin Mu. Mr. Lin... surnamed Lin...
County Chief Lu’s gaze also fell upon Lin Mu. A flicker of shock crossed his features before he asked, very cautiously, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Lin Mu?"
Lin Mu replied coolly, "I am. Are you looking for me?"
Before County Chief Lu could speak, Su Qing couldn’t stop himself from blurting out, "County Chief Lu, surely you’ve made a mistake! This little animal has no respect for his elders and even dared to attack people! Please, arrest him at once!"
"Hmm?" County Chief Lu’s eyes swept across the scene. He rapidly assessed the situation and came to a decision in an instant.
"Everyone," he began, "you couldn’t possibly believe I came here for the sake of the Su Family, could you?"