Chapter 354 353: Seeking Revenge

Luo Wanqing walked up to Mu Lin and said, "Mr. Mu, please, come to the manor for a visit."

Mu Lin chuckled. "Sounds good."

The two walked side by side, very naturally, with Su Nuan following close by.

"Patriarch Luo, your method really is quite clever. By putting on this act, I'm sure over ninety percent of people would never guess your true identity."

"Men fear fame as pigs fear fattening. It's better to keep a low profile," Luo Wanqing said nonchalantly, brushing back her hair.

Mu Lin had a moment of realization. 'That does make sense.'

"Aren't you worried word will get out?"

Luo Wanqing said, "We're all adults here, and everyone is busy. As long as I don't draw too much attention to myself, nobody cares what my identity is."

Mu Lin nodded slowly. "That does sound very reasonable! Manor Master Luo, you're truly impressive. To manage the manor so well all by yourself... you're a true heroine."

Hearing this, Su Nuan racked her brain, her jaw dropping.

'From what they're saying, does this mean Luo Wanqing is the real Manor Master of Hidden Sword Manor?'

Su Nuan had lived in Lanyang for so many years, yet this was the first time she'd ever heard of this.

"Miss Su, you'd better keep a tight lip. Don't go blabbing about this. It would be troublesome if you caused any problems for Miss Luo."

Su Nuan nodded hastily. "Mr. Mu, you can rest assured. I understand!"

She was still a little shocked. 'What kind of background does Mu Lin have? Even Luo Wanqing, the Manor Master of Hidden Sword Manor, has to treat him with such courtesy.'

'It's just too much to take in.'

Mu Lin said, "Manor Master Luo, I'm currently in need of some rare Spirit Medicines. Could you help me look for them? If you find any, just let me know, and I'll buy them at the auction."

Luo Wanqing quickly replied, "Once I've gathered them, I can just bring them to you. I'll give them to you at cost. How could I let you waste your money at an auction?"

Mu Lin thought to himself that he certainly wasn't short on cash, but still, he shouldn't act carelessly.

Mu Lin wrote a list on a sticky note and handed it to Luo Wanqing. She glanced at the list and said, "These are all treasures that you can only hope to stumble upon by chance! They'll definitely be in high demand!"

Mu Lin smiled. "I know they're in high demand, which is why I'm asking you to please keep an eye out for me. I'll be sure to thank you properly when this is all over!"

Luo Wanqing's expression turned serious. "How could I not? You saved my life. Of course I'll help in any way I can. What more could there be to it?"

Mu Lin smiled. "In that case, I won't stand on ceremony!"

Listening to Mu Lin, Su Nuan was once again shocked. 'Luo Wanqing is treating him with such deference, and he's barely even accepting it?'

'Who do you think you are?'

Luo Wanqing glanced at Su Nuan. Seeing the young woman's youthful beauty and generous bosom, her expression shifted slightly.

She remembered that the last time she saw Mu Lin, Zhao Ling'Er had been by his side.

But she didn't say anything. After all, it was Mu Lin's personal business.

She maintained a good relationship with Mu Lin primarily because he was a powerful doctor with decent strength, not because of his character.

Of course, if his character was good, that would just be the icing on the cake.

Upon arriving at the manor, Luo Wanqing arranged separate rooms for Mu Lin and Su Nuan. They were housed in different courtyards, with a guard post located near each.

Anyone from either side trying to visit the other would be clearly seen by the guards, and a report would make its way back to Luo Wanqing.

It wasn't that Luo Wanqing was petty; she was just worried that this Su Nuan, of unknown origin, would have a bad influence on Mu Lin.

At least, that's what she told herself.

In a hospital room, Sun Yicheng lay in bed, his entire body immobilized in plaster casts, with steel pins even driven into several places.

"Unforgivable, this is absolutely unforgivable! I'm going to kill that Mu Lin! I won't be able to rest easy until he's dead!"

Sun Tianwei held his son down. "Son, don't move! That kid is protected by Hidden Sword Manor. We really can't make a move, or there's no telling what will happen."

Sun Yicheng was furious and shouted at Sun Tianwei, "Dad, we can't just let them bully us like this! In Lanyang, our Sun Family is a first-rate family. Why should we be afraid of Hidden Sword Manor?"

"Hidden Sword Manor has no people and no power! Our Sun Family is on equal footing with them!"

Sun Tianwei shot Sun Yicheng a look. "Equal footing? Who's on equal footing with you? Hidden Sword Manor has backers. They're a formidable power from Di Yang, not someone we can casually interfere with."

"Ugh! It's infuriating to be pushed around by a bunch of farmers who run a resort and an auction house!"

Sun Tianwei held Sun Yicheng down again. "Don't say things like that, it's too dangerous! Don't say it outside in the future. Saying that is as good as announcing to the world that you want to break with Hidden Sword Manor, isn't it?"

Sun Yicheng craned his neck defiantly. "That's right! I do want to break with Hidden Sword Manor!"

Sun Tianwei raised his hand and flicked Sun Yicheng on the forehead. "Have you lost your mind? Countless people are lining up to curry favor with Hidden Sword Manor. They'd be thrilled if you acted like a fool. They could just take your head to Hidden Sword Manor to claim a reward."

Hearing his father put it that way, Sun Yicheng couldn't help but shrink back.

'What Dad said is true. He really is an old fox; he thinks things through so clearly and with such foresight.'

"Son, can't you be a little more careful? It wasn't easy for us to build this enterprise."

Sun Tianwei patted his son's shoulder lightly and said softly, "When a man is building his career, he needs to know when to bend and when to stand tall, understand?"

Sun Yicheng understood his father's painstaking efforts and said, "I know, Dad..."

Sun Tianwei sighed. Unable to control his own boiling emotions, he walked out.

He lit a cigarette in the restroom, and the more he thought, the angrier he became. He decided to make a call.

The call connected after just a few seconds.

Sun Tianwei preemptively spoke in a very respectful tone. "Elder Deng, how has your health been recently?"

"I don't need your phony pleasantries. State your business. Why are you calling me?"

Sun Tianwei was very flustered. Elder Deng's status was extremely high; just having his contact information was no small feat.

Moreover, he had a strange temper and was quick to block people, a lesson many had learned the hard way.

Sun Tianwei was also terrified.

"You're as sharp as ever, Elder Deng. I'll get straight to the point."

He recounted the events of the evening:

"I only have one son, and he was beaten to this state by that Mu Lin! And to top it off, Mu Lin is even under their protection. What kind of joke is this?"

"Are you saying you want to move against Hidden Sword Manor?"

"Hidden Sword Manor's backing is too deep. I don't dare to touch them! I just want to get rid of Mu Lin!"

Elder Deng paused, then slowly said, "Ah."

Sun Tianwei's heart sank. He thought Elder Deng was refusing to help, and his hopes were instantly dashed.

'Looks like I'll have to put off this revenge for another day.'

"I understand. I'll just have to keep enduring it!"

"Who told you to endure it? Hidden Sword Manor has indeed been in the limelight in recent years, making it difficult for anyone to challenge them. But that's all over now. Their backer in Di Yang has decided to abandon them. If you want to get your revenge, it's completely feasible."

Sun Tianwei could hardly believe his ears. He was as excited as a kid on New Year's Eve.

When did they abandon them? Why? He had no idea, but Sun Tianwei was still overjoyed.

Elder Deng said, "You can go to the Golden Dragon Association to handle it for you. Their prices are fair, and it's much safer than showing your own face."

Sun Tianwei said repeatedly, "Thank you, Elder Deng! Thank you, Elder Deng!"

After hanging up, Sun Tianwei paced excitedly in the smoking room for several laps. He suppressed his excitement and rushed back to Sun Yicheng's hospital room.

"Dad, why are you back so soon?"

Sun Tianwei said, "I called Elder Deng. I originally just planned to play pitiful and ask for a few projects, but Elder Deng told me directly that Hidden Sword Manor's backer is no longer supporting them!"

Hearing this, Sun Yicheng's eyes widened, shining with a brilliant light.

"Does that mean we can kill that Mu Lin now?!"

Sun Tianwei laughed heartily. "More than just Mu Lin! We can even wipe out the entire Hidden Sword Manor! Let's see them act so arrogant now!"

Sun Yicheng's eyes gleamed. "That female assistant with the Hidden Sword Manor Master today was pretty cute. If we wipe out the Manor, I'm going to tie her up and have her warm my bed!"

Sun Tianwei looked at Sun Yicheng with annoyance. The kid was fine in other respects, but his obsession with women was a source of disappointment.

'Truly, a huge disappointment.'

Sigh.

"If you like her, then do as you please," Sun Tianwei said.

'What could he do? He only had the one son.'