Chapter 281 280: Return to Anhua

Zhou Qianfan thought for a moment, not understanding what Mu Lin meant.

"Mu Xiaoyou, I think you're overthinking it. The Yang Family has nothing left. Do they still have the money to hire an expert?"

Mu Lin said slowly, "Yang Qitian's master is Vajra Zhenren, a rather famous figure in the Martial Arts Realm. He's made a move recently, and he's headed for Anhua."

The moment Zhou Qianfan heard the name "Vajra Zhenren," his expression faltered. "Is that really his name?"

Mu Lin nodded. "Yes. Uncle Zhou, you've heard of him?"

Zhou Qianfan pulled Mu Lin aside and handed him a file.

Mu Lin glanced at it and said, "This is..."

Only after confirming Mu Lin had finished reading it did Zhou Qianfan take the file back.

The file was stamped as classified and normally couldn't be shared.

But Zhou Qianfan showing it to Mu Lin was just a matter of friends sharing information.

What did Mu Lin see?

Vajra Zhenren had challenged Dong Wu, only to have his Gang Qi shattered by a single strike of a saber.

Vajra Zhenren admitted defeat.

"This report was submitted by the Military Suppression Bureau. I shouldn't be showing it to you, but I feel these are urgent circumstances that call for special measures."

"So that's how it is..." Mu Lin smiled slightly and nodded.

"There have been rumors about this in the Jianghu, but this is the first time I've seen it laid out in such vivid detail."

'It'll be very difficult to deal with him now,' Mu Lin thought.

"Didn't you say it was top secret? How could it spread?"

"What's top secret is the existence of this report, not the fact that two masters fought. That can't be erased."

Indeed, with so many eyes watching, it would be difficult to hide.

"Uncle Zhou, thank you. This information is very important. I've learned a great deal from it."

Zhou Qianfan was extremely worried. "Mu Lin, although this Vajra Zhenren lost to Dong Wu, I've heard that when Celestial Spirit Zhenren was traveling, he just stood there and let various Grandmasters attack him."

"You're powerful, but you might not be able to beat him, right?"

Mu Lin sighed. "I have to fight. It's not that I want to fight him, but that he wants to fight me. Uncle, the situation is just that bad."

"There's no room for negotiation at all?"

"No room for negotiation at all!"

Mu Lin's tone was decisive yet tinged with sorrow. 'Who's to blame but Vajra Zhenren's martial brothers for being such bastards? Otherwise, why would I have had to kill anyone?'

After leaving Zhou Qianfan's office building, Mu Lin went to the Holy Medicine Hall.

When Zhao Ling'Er saw Mu Lin, she was so happy she threw herself right into his arms.

"Brother Mu! I missed you to death!"

Zhao Yang also came out, turning to Mu Lin. "Ah, Mu Lin, you're here! Just back from Di Yang?"

Mu Lin chuckled. Divine Doctor Zhao didn't know his exact whereabouts and simply assumed he had been in Di Yang this whole time.

'Well, that's fine. He can think whatever he wants.'

"Elder Zhao, Elder Bai has returned. After I healed his injuries, his condition is much better than before. He's made significant progress."

"Once he settles the matter of the saber manual, he'll come and apologize to you, and then help you restore your reputation."

Zhao Yang waved his hand dismissively. "It's not really necessary, but if he insists on doing it, there's nothing I can do to stop him."

Zhao Ling'Er bounced over to Mu Lin. "Brother Mu, stay and eat at the Medicine Hall!"

Mu Lin waved his hand helplessly. "Sorry, I still have things to do..."

Lin Shishi drove Mu Lin back to the Li Family Villa. When Elder Li saw Mu Lin, he asked seriously, "Has the compensation for the workers who died been settled?"

"It's settled! I took care of them as best I could. There was one young girl in a particularly tragic situation. Her relatives stole all her money, and it took a lot of effort for me to sort it out."

Mu Lin then slowly recounted Hong Rui's story, causing Elder Li to wave his hands in agitation. "These people are truly evil to the core! How could they do such a thing?"

Mu Lin quickly reassured him, "Grandpa, don't worry, I've already taken care of it!"

Li Hao was also relieved.

After dinner, Mu Lin went out. Li Hao noticed a subtle emotion in Mu Lin's eyes.

It was dissatisfaction, ultimately. This villa was huge, but there was almost no place in it for Mu Lin to call his own.

He desperately rushed out whenever something came up, a big reason being that there really was no space for him here.

Sigh... Li Hao made a phone call, telling Li Xue to come home early.

This confused Li Xue greatly. 'What's going on?'

"Xue'Er, how are things at the company?"

Li Xue said, "Everything's stable, no problems. Business growth is so high that I'm constantly rushed off my feet."

But Li Hao felt conflicted. "Then why has Mu Lin run into so much trouble?"

"Heh, I'm the one supporting this entire family. What trouble could he possibly have? He's just a freeloader, plain and simple."

Hearing this, Li Hao felt his head was about to explode. "Shut up! Don't you ever say that again, not in front of him, and not behind his back."

Li Xue pouted. "Fine, fine. Are you happy now?"

"I still have work to do, so I'm leaving! I might even end up sleeping at the office tonight."

Li Hao said, "If that's the case, then you might as well wash up before you go."

'That's true,' Li Xue thought. So she washed up before rushing back to the company.

Mu Lin walked into the mountain forest behind the villa.

Long Qingshan immediately emerged from the trees.

"Mr. Mu, you've returned!"

"Uncle Long, don't be so formal with me. You can just call me Mu Lin!"

But Long Qingshan had a serious expression. "Your cultivation is higher than mine, and you've done me a great service. It's no exaggeration for me to call you 'Mr.'"

Mu Lin sighed. 'But what can I do?'

'I can only let him be.'

"Uncle Long, I need to do some training. Just don't let anyone enter."

Long Qingshan said earnestly, "Don't worry. You can leave it all to me."

Mu Lin disappeared deeper into the secluded mountain forest and began to train.

「Di Yang City, Li Family Estate.」

Patriarch Li Tian invited an old man to walk in.

This man was none other than Vajra Zhenren.

Li Tian said excitedly, "Vajra Zhenren. Please, sit!"

The members of the Li Family all stared with wide eyes, wanting to get a good look at this Vajra Zhenren's appearance and see what he was really like.

He was just too mysterious.

Even Li Tian couldn't necessarily restrain them. "My apologies, Vajra Zhenren, for this embarrassing display! They are poorly managed."

Vajra Zhenren waved his hand. "It's no matter. It's good for young people to be a bit lively."

Li Tian wiped his sweat. He had never heard of Vajra Zhenren being so approachable.

"Where is Chen Dingsun?" Vajra Zhenren asked.

Li Tian said, "Grandmaster Chen has left. It's a great pity..."

Vajra Zhenren agreed. "Indeed, it is a pity. Otherwise, I would have really liked to spar with him again. I didn't expect him to be gone. Who knows when we'll meet again."

Li Tian couldn't interfere with the thoughts of these great figures, so he could only force a smile and say:

"Well, you see, there are plenty of opportunities right now. Won't there be one later? Besides, there's no need to spar. Our Grandmaster Chen is no match for you."

Vajra Zhenren looked up at the sky. "As it should be. Even Dong Daoshen couldn't do anything to me, let alone that Chen Dingsun."

He was full of contempt for Chen Dingsun, using his full name directly. Since ancient times, in martial arts, there is no second place; he looked down on everyone.

But for Dong Wu, he used a respectful title.

The difference in his attitude was clear.

After a round of pleasantries and flattery, Li Tian felt the time was right and said, "Zhenren, there is a matter I need your help with. It would be best if you can do it, but if it's inconvenient, I will have no complaints."

Vajra Zhenren said cheerfully, "You're being too polite. Just say it. Besides, a certain junior of your family is quite impressive. For his sake alone, I'm willing to be on good terms with the Li Family."

Li Tian was overjoyed, though he had no idea which young man in his family was so lucky as to have earned Vajra Zhenren's favor.

"Then I'll say it."

Li Tian said, "You may not know this, but our Li Family has had its ups and downs as it developed. A few decades ago, we experienced a period of turmoil."

"I have a fourth younger brother named Li Hao. Back then, in order to get the position of Patriarch, he caused the death of our parents. Although the matter was exposed afterward, out of consideration for our family ties, we didn't give him the death penalty. We merely expelled him."

"But who would have thought that after all these years, his own faction has grown strong, and they've actually started to covet the assets of our Di Yang Li Clan."

"They even sent a brat named Mu Lin to wreak havoc on our Li Clan, turning everything upside down and leaving us with no peace."

Someone said angrily, "If Grandmaster Chen hadn't left because something came up, that brat would probably be dead by now! Sigh! What a shame!"