Chapter 608: Disciple of Master Feng!
"Alright, you can get up," Lin Mu said, moved by compassion. "I called you out, so naturally, I don’t intend to kill you."
"Ah?"
The woman was startled, her expression one of utter disbelief.
Not kill her?
In her experience, everyone presented themselves as righteous champions, crusading against evil for the good of the people. A remnant spirit like her, having survived for so long, was something the Heavenly Dao itself could not tolerate. Killing or suppressing her would grant one countless merits.
Yet, this young man actually said he wouldn’t kill her?
"To utterly destroy an innocent remnant spirit just for a few paltry merits? I, Lin Mu, would never stoop so low," Lin Mu said with a smile. "Besides, who made the rule that remnant spirits must only harm the living and are incapable of good?"
Hearing this, the woman dropped to her knees, crying inconsolably. "This humble woman, Cui Yingying, thanks you for your words, Senior. Even if I were to truly die by your hand, I would not hold the slightest grudge."
Cui Yingying? It seems that those with this name never have a good ending. Fortunately for her, she ran into me.
Lin Mu was at a loss. "Alright, get up," he said. "Not only will I not kill you, but I will also help you get your revenge. I can even cure your son’s illness."
"Ah?"
Cui Yingying was stunned once more. "But, Senior... that kind of illness is very difficult to cure."
Huang Sheng’s illness was a hereditary condition from her family. It was incurable. There was no hope when she was alive, and even after she was lucky enough to become a remnant spirit, Cui Yingying was still unable to cure it. She could only barely control him when he lost his sanity. This was the only reason Huang Sheng had survived all these years, even though he was blinded by hatred and had lost his mind.
"What’s so difficult about it?" Lin Mu laughed heartily and extended a finger. A dazzling divine light emerged, transforming into a Silver Needle that pierced directly into Huang Sheng’s forehead, chest, and abdomen.
After just a few minutes, Lin Mu retracted his finger and said, "It’s done."
Cui Yingying’s face was a picture of shock.
It’s done already?
Still in disbelief, Cui Yingying carefully examined Huang Sheng. The result was a fact so incredible it brought tears of joy to her eyes.
Huang Sheng’s illness was gone.
Not only that, but Lin Mu had also taken the opportunity to heal the scars on Huang Sheng’s face. Although some marks remained, compared to before, he looked much better.
"Thank you, Senior! Thank you!" Cui Yingying kowtowed, her face a mask of sincere gratitude that could not be faked.
Seeing her like this, Lin Mu felt utterly helpless and could only jest, "Alright, you should go back now. Otherwise, when he wakes up and sees you, he’ll faint from fright, if he doesn’t die from it first."
"You jest, Senior." With her son cured, Cui Yingying was in high spirits. She was intelligent enough to know Lin Mu was deliberately teasing her.
At that moment, Huang Sheng slowly woke up. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a gentle woman beside him. Though her appearance was faint, the memory etched deep in his bones made his eyes well up instantly.
"Mom, I’m dreaming of you again." A smile touched Huang Sheng’s lips as tears welled in his eyes. He thought he was dreaming.
"Little Sheng, you... you’re awake?" Cui Yingying, unable to contain her emotions, blurted out.
"AH!" Huang Sheng yelped. His eyes flew wide open, and he promptly fainted.
Cui Yingying: "..."
「Half an hour later.」
The doors of the Zhongyuan Clubhouse were smashed open.
Huang Ning and a man in his early thirties strode into the clubhouse. Behind them followed an entourage of over a hundred men armed with weapons. They instantly filled the entire hall.
As soon as she entered the hall, Huang Ning’s expression changed. "Huang Sheng, it really is you!"
In the center of the hall, Huang Sheng sat on a chair, looking at them with an indifferent expression.
Seeing that Huang Zhenhao wasn’t present, Huang Sheng scoffed mockingly. "Where’s Huang Zhenhao? Did that cowardly, despicable man not dare to come?"
"Huang Sheng, he is your father! Show some respect when you speak!" Huang Ning immediately scolded.
"Father?" Huang Sheng sneered. "The moment he murdered my mother, I severed all ties with him. He doesn’t deserve to be my father!"
"Nothing you say can change the fact that Huang Family blood runs in your veins!" Huang Ning scoffed. "And since you’ve disowned the Huang Family, why are you back? For money? Name your price. As long as it isn’t something exorbitant, I, Huang Ning, will give it to you."
She added, "Consider it your retirement fund!"
The contempt in Huang Ning’s eyes deepened. She figured Huang Sheng had only come back to ask for money because he couldn’t make it on his own.
"Money?" Huang Sheng laughed as if he’d heard the greatest joke in the world. "Huang Ning, you illegitimate child, you have the nerve to talk about money with me? I’ll tell you the truth. I came back this time not only to kill Huang Zhenhao, but to slaughter you and that piece of trash Huang Yuan as well!"
"Huang Sheng, you really don’t know what’s good for you!" Huang Ning pointed at him. "Do you think you’re still the Eldest Young Master of the Huang Family? You’re nothing but a stray dog, a disgrace to the family! Everyone on Harbor Island knows what your mother did. You have the nerve to criticize me?"
"How dare you speak of my mother?" A crazed look flashed in Huang Sheng’s eyes. Unable to contain himself any longer, he stood and strode toward Huang Ning.
Seeing Huang Sheng’s murderous expression, Huang Ning was startled and quickly hid behind the young man. "What do you think you’re doing? I brought over a hundred men with me, and there are more outside! If you dare to make a move, I’ll have you hacked to pieces!"
"A hundred men?" Huang Sheng’s lip curled in disdain. "Frankly, they aren’t even worthy of my attention."
The moment his voice fell, Huang Sheng moved like a blur, and screams erupted. In the blink of an eye, dozens of men in the hall collapsed. Some had their throats slit, others had their chests pierced through. Every single person who fell was dead.
"Killing without blinking" was a phrase that perfectly described Huang Sheng!
"Do you still want to try?" Huang Sheng asked, exuding a murderous aura as he stared at Huang Ning with cold eyes.
Huang Ning was terrified.
How did this castaway become so formidable?
"So what if you can fight? You’re still going to die!" Huang Ning snorted coldly. "The moment Brother Yan makes his move, you’re dead for sure!"
Her tone carried an inherent arrogance. On Harbor Island, she truly was a privileged daughter of heaven. Beautiful and from a prominent family, Huang Ning had numerous suitors. The man beside her, Yan Yu, was one of them—and the most distinguished at that.
Because he was the senior disciple of Master Feng Chen.
His family background was extraordinary, a perfect match for the Huang Family’s. Moreover, his own power was unfathomable. If the Huang Family hadn’t already found a top expert to kill Lin Mu, Huang Ning would have personally taken Yan Yu to Suzhou to seek revenge herself.
Tugging on Yan Yu’s arm, Huang Ning spoke in a pitiable voice. "That man is too hateful. He always bullied me, and now he wants to kill me. I’m so scared."
Yan Yu squeezed her hand. "Sister Ning, don’t be afraid. I’ll break his arms and legs right now and let you vent your anger to your heart’s content!"