Chapter 360 359: Young Master

"Eternal Construction Company is a subsidiary of the Qianjie Group. Qianjie is a star enterprise here in Lanyang."

"Then take me to Eternal Construction's young master. Hurry up. My time is precious," Mu Lin said coldly, his face stern.

He Zongshan trembled slightly. "Mr. Mu, we're more or less under the Qianjie Group's protection. If we help you, I'm afraid the Golden Dragon Association will be forced out of business."

Mu Lin said, "Of course, I have other ways to find him. Since you're not willing, I'll do it myself."

A sense of foreboding suddenly flashed through He Zongshan's mind. 'Something's not right here.'

Just because Mu Lin said he didn't need his help didn't mean he would stop looking for the person.

'So what will happen to me now that I'm useless to him? After all, I've well and truly offended him...'

Just thinking about it made him realize how dangerous his situation was.

"No, no, no! How could we trouble you, Mr. Mu? I'll lead the way. Rest assured, I'll definitely take you right to him."

Mu Lin was satisfied. He Zongshan scrambled to get things done, rapidly issuing orders for his men to help with the search.

He Zongshan was the head of Lanyang's only major underground force. His reach extended into every corner of the city, so finding a person was child's play for him.

"Found him!" Less than five minutes later, He Zongshan announced as if presenting a treasure, "He's at..."

Mu Lin raised a hand to cut him off. "I don't know my way around Lanyang. You take me there. If you don't want to be seen, you can just hide off to the side. I don't mind."

He Zongshan nodded repeatedly. "Yes! Yes! Mr. Mu, you're truly considerate of this humble one's difficult position."

Mu Lin didn't respond, continuing, "Halt all construction at Hidden Sword Manor immediately. If I come back and see the work hasn't stopped, I'll use my own methods to make it stop."

One could only imagine what Mu Lin's "methods" were, and the thought alone was terrifying.

He Zongshan felt his calves tremble and hastily said,

"Yes! Yes! It will be done as you wish!"

He Zongshan glanced at Fan Ding, telling him to stay at headquarters and handle things. He could catch up slowly later.

After all, his legs made it difficult to get around. It would be inconvenient even if he had his men push him in a wheelchair.

It was better for him to take his time. As the second-in-command, he only needed to make a brief appearance at the right moment.

"Eternal Construction Company's young boss is named Lu Jing. He's in his early twenties, a total good-for-nothing who spends all day chasing women and has no ambition."

He Zongshan explained as he led the way. It sounded all too familiar to Mu Lin. 'Isn't every rich heir like that?'

Well, there were exceptions. The descendants of the Li Family and the Lin Family were decent enough and didn't have those strange vices.

But the proportion was just too low. 'Is the old saying "wealth doesn't last three generations" really inevitable?'

Mu Lin couldn't help but sigh. How ridiculous it was that after generations of struggle, the family's legacy would rest in the hands of someone like that.

"This is the room," He Zongshan said, pointing to a high-end suite.

Mu Lin nodded. "Step back. Didn't you want to stay out of sight?"

He Zongshan hastily moved clear of the doorframe, remaining cautious.

Mu Lin lifted his leg and kicked the door open.

BOOM! The door flew right off its hinges.

Lu Jing, dressed in a bathrobe, stared at them, stunned.

"Who are you? What are you doing here? Get out, or I'm calling security!"

Mu Lin walked straight in, grabbed Lu Jing's bathrobe, and said in a cold voice,

"Tell me the truth. Where is Jiang Lan from Hidden Sword Manor? You took her. Where is she?"

Lu Jing's face twisted in anger. 'Who is this random nobody,' he thought, 'to dare come into my room and run wild?'

"None of your business! This has nothing to do with you, kid. Get out now if you know what's good for you. Stop sticking your nose where it doesn't belong."

Mu Lin raised his hand and struck him. SLAP! SLAP! After two slaps, Lu Jing was seeing stars, completely dazed.

"I'll give you one more chance."

"You dare hit me?!" Lu Jing was even more shocked. Even his own father had never hit him, yet Mu Lin dared to strike him here and now.

"You're finished, I'm telling you! Trying to steal my woman was already asking for trouble, but hitting me? That's a one-way ticket to the grave!"

Mu Lin's gaze grew even colder. "So you're saying you took Jiang Lan to sleep with her? Is she really here?"

"Bullshit! When a man gets a woman, what else is there to do besides that? You're really something else!"

Behind the door, He Zongshan couldn't bear to listen anymore. 'Lu Jing is really digging his own grave.'

He stepped out and said, "Lu Jing, shut your mouth! Can't you just say a little less?"

Lu Jing's eyes lit up when he saw He Zongshan.

"Uncle He, help me grab him! This punk hit me and is after the new woman I've set my sights on. His crime is unforgivable. Help me encase him in cement and dump him in the sea!"

He Zongshan was frantic. 'Does this kid have any idea he's courting death?'

Mu Lin turned to He Zongshan. "Chairman He, he said to encase me in cement and dump me in the sea. You should go prepare it."

He Zongshan's eyes met Mu Lin's, and he was instantly too terrified to move. He lowered his head, not daring to look at Mu Lin.

"Chairman He, why don't you get to it? If you don't, I'm afraid someone else might take over your business in the future!"

He Zongshan gritted his teeth, made his decision, and turned to kick Lu Jing squarely in the ass.

"You useless second-generation brat, get on your knees! If you don't want your family to be killed, then get down on your knees right now and kowtow to Mr. Mu to beg for forgiveness!"

Lu Jing looked up, utterly baffled. He Zongshan was usually like a dog to his family, never daring to defy his words. How had he suddenly become so arrogant?

'Isn't he afraid that the Qianjie Group will just dismantle his entire operation?'

These underworld figures might seem arrogant, but their foundations were all controlled by the real power players.

He Zongshan was no exception.

And Lu Jing's relationship with the Qianjie Group was obviously much, much better than He Zongshan's. In that case, the Qianjie Group would naturally help Lu Jing and topple He Zongshan's Golden Dragon Association.

Then He Zongshan would be completely finished.

"He Zongshan, you've got some nerve. Have you forgotten who made you what you are today? Without the Qianjie Group's strong support, would your Golden Dragon Association have its current success?"

He Zongshan scoffed inwardly. 'What's the point of bringing up the past now? Can bringing up the past save you from death?'

'How ridiculous.'

He Zongshan raised his hand and slapped Lu Jing across the face.

"You're asking to die! Apologize to Mr. Mu, now! This is your last chance! Once Mr. Mu makes a move, I'm not strong enough to stop him!"

Finally, the crucial part. He Zongshan let out a long breath, having finally managed to say what he most wanted to say.

Lu Jing suddenly looked up, extremely surprised. In his mind, He Zongshan was very strong—the undisputed number one public master.

Of course, there were even more powerful masters who operated in the shadows, but they generally didn't show up and cause trouble.

So when He Zongshan suddenly said Mu Lin was stronger than him, it scared Lu Jing witless. The one thing he was sure of was that He Zongshan was far too proud to joke about something like that.

"For real?!"

Mu Lin said, "Get going. I have very little patience. If I get unhappy, you'll have to bear the consequences."

Lu Jing glanced at He Zongshan again, only to see that He Zongshan was completely ignoring him.

Lu Jing gritted his teeth, still feeling utterly humiliated. Seething with anger, he was about to lash out again when He Zongshan kicked him hard. "Get going! Or I'll cut you!"

Lu Jing shuddered in fear. "Yes! Yes! Just give me a second!"

A short while later, now fully dressed, he led everyone to a basement.

Jiang Lan was locked in the basement, her hands and feet bound. She was in a wretched state, barely conscious.

Mu Lin stepped forward and checked her pulse. She was very weak, but her life wasn't in danger. He felt a slight sense of relief.

Mu Lin pointed at He Zongshan and said, "Watch this punk! Don't let him run. If he gets away, I'll consider you an accomplice, and you can wait for me to deal with you."

He Zongshan nodded repeatedly, not having a shred of courage to resist. "You're right. Please, go on ahead! I guarantee I'll keep a close watch on him for you."

In truth, he felt utterly helpless. He was caught between a rock and a hard place. If he didn't obey Mu Lin, he would face Mu Lin's punishment.

But if he seriously offended Eternal Construction, it was the same as offending the Qianjie Group, which was terrifying.

Mu Lin went to the hotel's front desk, got a room, and settled Jiang Lan onto the bed. Then he went downstairs and bought a full cart of food, which he wheeled into the room.