The person sitting in front of Lin Mu was none other than Yang Xiaojin from the Xin Yuan Club.

However, Yang Xiaojin's nose was partially caved in, and his face bore several bite scars, giving him a fierce and terrifying appearance. No wonder he was wearing such a thick coat and a hat in this weather. If it weren't for the need to eat, he would have likely worn a mask.

Upon seeing Lin Mu, Yang Xiaojin's pupils contracted slightly. He looked away evasively and then said in a rush, "What... what do you want? I don't know you."

Lin Mu stared at him intently. "It doesn't matter. I don't need you to admit it; I just need to confirm that it's you."

A hint of panic flashed in Yang Xiaojin's eyes. He struggled with all his might and said, "Let go of me! If you keep this up, I'll scream for help!"

Lin Mu smiled, but it was a cruel smile. "Go ahead and scream."

Just as Yang Xiaojin opened his mouth, he was horrified to discover he couldn't make a sound. The other customers eating around them remained oblivious, their expressions unchanged, completely unaware of what was happening.

"What... what have you done to me?" Yang Xiaojin asked, his teeth chattering as he looked at Lin Mu as if he were a devil.

"Hand over the person, and I'll give you a quick death," Lin Mu said eerily. "Otherwise, prepare for your soul to be scattered to the winds."

"You..."

Before Yang Xiaojin could finish, his eyes rolled back, and his consciousness became muddled. His body swayed as his voice, tinged with drowsiness, answered, "She's already been taken away."

"Where was she taken?" Lin Mu's tone was hollow, carrying a hypnotic quality.

"The Xin Yuan Club."

Lin Mu frowned; it was just as he'd thought.

Fang Zilong!

In the next moment, Lin Mu vanished from the spot, taking Yang Xiaojin with him.

「The Xin Yuan Club.」

Ever since Lin Mu's last rampage here, the so-called underground boxing ring had ceased to exist. But this place was, after all, property of the Fang Family. After Fang Ziming's death, the Fang Family was naturally furious. Fang Yonglong had even offered a high reward of five million to find the true culprit.

However, the people at the Xin Yuan Club had been slaughtered to a man, and the Guan Family later sent people to cover up the incident. No matter how much Fang Yonglong investigated, he couldn't find a single clue.

But then, one person appeared: Yang Xiaojin.

Fang Ziming had ordered Yang Xiaojin to be fed to the dogs, and his underlings had carried out the order. But they hadn't considered one thing. Having been at the club for many years, Yang Xiaojin had a few loyal subordinates. Plus, he was the one who usually cared for the dogs, so he was lucky enough to survive.

Even so, Yang Xiaojin at that time was as good as dead. Not only was the flesh on his face chewed away, but the tendons in his arms and legs had also been crippled, leaving him weaker than a normal person. Afterward, when he saw that not a single soul was left alive in the entire club, he didn't dare utter a word about what happened. He wished for nothing more than to leave River City immediately and go somewhere no one knew him, far away from all this trouble.

Fortunately, he had earned a good deal of money at the club and had bought a property years ago, so he didn't have to worry about his livelihood. However, just as he planned to live out the rest of his days in peace, the Fang Family came looking for him.

When he met Fang Yonglong, Yang Xiaojin was sure he was a dead man. To his surprise, however, Fang Yonglong didn't kill him. He simply asked a few questions and then requested his help with a task. If he did it well, he would not only receive a new identity but also a large sum of money, guaranteeing him a carefree life for the rest of his days.

Yang Xiaojin couldn't refuse. It wasn't because the offer was tempting, but because a gun was pressed against his forehead, leaving him no choice. Yang Xiaojin agreed, which led to Qin Luoli's disappearance today.

He had actually been investigating for a long time and knew that Lin Mu was Fang Ziming's killer. He just had never found the right opportunity. However, Lin Mu was too enigmatic; sometimes, Yang Xiaojin had no idea where he was. Therefore, he was forced to target Qin Luoli instead.

But Qin Luoli's routine was too predictable, shuttling only between her company and her home. Security at both locations was extremely tight, and he had to wait for days. Eventually, Fang Yonglong grew impatient and gave Yang Xiaojin an ultimatum. He had no choice but to change his plan and abduct Qin Luoli at any cost.

Today, he finally found his chance and successfully abducted Qin Luoli. However, the two experts he'd hired at great expense abandoned him after the job was done, taking Qin Luoli with them. It was only then that Yang Xiaojin understood: those two men were with the Fang Family all along.

Yang Xiaojin had planned to flee, but his legs made it difficult to even move. When he discovered that Lin Mu was searching everywhere for someone, he didn't dare make a reckless move. He never expected to be found anyway.

"Lin Mu, you can't beat Fang Yonglong. Whoever he wants dead, dies," Yang Xiaojin shuffled forward, not daring to flee. Not that he could have escaped anyway.

Lin Mu followed behind him, silent the whole way.

Yang Xiaojin sighed. "Now that you've caught me, I know I'm not going to survive. But Fang Yonglong is handling this personally. You don't stand a chance."

"You talk too much," Lin Mu said, stepping forward to look at the dimly lit old factory in the distance. He surveyed the former club. "Do you know why I'm keeping you alive?"

Yang Xiaojin was perplexed. "Isn't it so I could lead the way?"

Lin Mu shook his head. "You think too highly of yourself. The reason I'm keeping you alive is so you can watch. So you can see for yourself how I'm going to destroy the Fang Family."

Whoever dares to touch my woman, not even the Heavenly King himself will get away with it!

Yang Xiaojin's expression was disdainful. "I admit you're powerful, but if you think that makes you a match for Fang Yonglong, I think..."

THUD!

Before Yang Xiaojin could finish his sentence, the man in front of him vanished. Immediately, a burst of curses and agonized screams erupted from the darkness.

THUD! THUD!

Two dark figures fell heavily before Yang Xiaojin, their chests caved in and their eyes bulging. They were dead beyond a doubt. These two were the very experts who had helped him abduct Qin Luoli.

A cold sweat instantly drenched Yang Xiaojin. He finally remembered something: Lin Mu had taken on the entire club by himself and was still alive and well.

Perhaps... the Fang Family has picked a fight with the wrong person this time.

He felt a vague sense of anticipation.

With a series of clicks, lights throughout the old factory snapped on, brightly illuminating the immediate surroundings but making the distance seem even darker.

A silhouette slowly emerged from the blackness.

It was Lin Mu. His hands were tucked into his pockets, his face betraying no emotion. But anyone could tell it was the calm before a volcanic eruption.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept by, and Lin Mu vanished without a trace.

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