Chapter 497 495: Time to End This

Gu Qiang ran downstairs, distraught. "Grandpa! Grandpa!"

Several security guards used a discarded door panel as a makeshift stretcher for Elder Gu, moving him to a quiet, secluded room.

Gu Qiang was sobbing her heart out, looking like she was at her breaking point.

Mu Lin patted her on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't cry just yet. I'll save Elder Gu. He'll be fine in no time."

Gu Qiang asked, half-believing and half-doubting, "Really? I've never seen Grandpa injured this badly. Can he really be cured?"

Mu Lin just smiled and asked Gu Qiang to leave the room for a moment.

Once he was alone, Mu Lin channeled Fang Qing's True Qi to heal Elder Gu's internal injuries.

As usual, he left some external wounds for Elder Gu to heal on his own to avoid arousing suspicion.

Elder Gu woke up quickly. He touched his face and body, saying in disbelief, "How did I recover so fast? Something's not right!"

Gu Qiang quickly gave Mu Lin the credit. "Grandpa, it was Mu Lin who healed you! I thought you weren't going to make it, but he stepped in without a moment's hesitation."

Elder Gu was astonished. He looked at Mu Lin. "Mr. Mu, is that true? Your methods are simply divine!"

Mu Lin smiled. "Grandmaster Gu, you still have some minor external injuries on your face. You can treat them later with some medicinal soup."

Elder Gu's focus was still on the nightclub's safety. "You have to run! Wu Wenbing wants to kill you!"

Li Ba had been waiting for this. He immediately jumped in to answer, "Elder Gu, Wu Wenbing is already dead! Mr. Mu killed him with his own hands!"

"He died with his eyes wide open, staring like lightbulbs."

Elder Gu was completely stunned. "Mu Lin, you actually killed a Martial Arts Celestial Being? What realm have you reached? Could it be that you've been an Immortal all along and are just messing with us?"

Mu Lin said, "He was a fake. He used some trick to forcefully raise his level, but his foundation was shallow. He was fine for bullying others, but in a real head-to-head fight, his true weakness was exposed."

Elder Gu had never encountered a Martial Arts Celestial Being, so he didn't dare question Mu Lin's explanation further.

But even so, Mu Lin was still astonishingly powerful!

"Grandmaster Gu, you and Gu Qiang should stay here for now. I'll feel better knowing Li Ba is looking after you. I'll leave you some talismans for protection."

Elder Gu's expression turned serious. "Mu Lin, what are you planning to do?" He sensed Mu Lin was about to make a major move; otherwise, why would he be arranging for their protection in advance?

Mu Lin smiled faintly. "It's nothing major. I'm going to the Ning Family to have it out with Elder Ning. This grudge between us has gone on for long enough. Letting it continue like this is not a solution."

"It's time to settle this once and for all!"

Elder Gu said worriedly, "Mu Lin, the Ning Family has countless experts."

"If you go there like this, it's like sending a sheep into a tiger's den. What if you don't come back? Why not take a long-term approach? There's no need to rush."

Mu Lin said calmly, "It's fine. I can still go toe-to-toe with a real Immortal or Celestial Being. I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve. They can't do anything to me."

Elder Gu knew Mu Lin had made up his mind and that trying to persuade him was pointless, so he could only agree to Mu Lin's request.

Mu Lin left the nightclub.

Not long after he left, he received a call from Jiang Long.

Jiang Long's voice was filled with shock. "Mr. Mu, Wu Wenbing's body was just delivered to us! He was beaten horribly... Did you kill him?"

Mu Lin said, "That's right, I did it. He brought it on himself. He was just a dog sent by the Ning Family. And just so you know, I'm on my way to the Ning Family right now!"

Jiang Long had previously told him to avoid confronting the Ning Family. So, before making his move this time, Mu Lin wanted to get Jiang Long's opinion.

The Ning Family had an Immortal, making things very complicated. Even Mu Lin didn't dare to act rashly.

But upon hearing this, Jiang Long actually laughed. "Mr. Mu, if you want to have a showdown with the Ning Family, the next few days are the best possible time to do it!"

"Oh? What's going on?"

Mu Lin was a little surprised. 'Has Jiang Long had a change of heart? He's actually encouraging me to attack the Ning Family now.'

Jiang Long said, "A Patrol from the Imperial Martial Bureau is making a secret visit to Di Yang and has most likely already arrived. If any Immortal or Celestial Being makes a move, they'll be detected by the Imperial Martial Bureau's Magical Artifacts. So, now is the perfect opportunity for you to strike."

Mu Lin was stunned. "The Imperial Martial Bureau? Are they the bosses of the Military Suppression Bureau?"

Jiang Long said, "That's more or less right. The Military Suppression Bureau does have to obey the Imperial Martial Bureau's orders! Even though they don't pay our salaries and even make us handle their logistics and supplies..."

Mu Lin could sense Jiang Long's deep resentment toward the Imperial Martial Bureau!

"I see! I get it now!"

"But there's one more thing I need your help with, Team Leader Jiang."

"Whatever you need, Mr. Mu!"

"I don't know the way to the Ning Family estate. Could you send me the location? I'll use my GPS to get there."

Jiang Long gave a wry smile. Even someone as powerful as Mu Lin had moments where they didn't know the way.

He quickly sent the location over.

Mu Lin received the location, turned on his navigation, and headed straight for the Ning Family estate!

In the Military Suppression Bureau office, Jiang Long tapped his phone gently, his expression thoughtful as he carefully considered the situation.

After less than a minute, he scrolled through his contacts and made a call.

Once the call connected, Jiang Long said directly, "I need to speak with Elder Tai!"

There was a flurry of hurried sounds on the other end of the line.

After the phone was passed around, an elderly voice finally came through.

"Team Leader Jiang, have you looked at the time? Is there something so important it couldn't wait until morning?"

Jiang Long knew the old man was a light sleeper and would be angry about being disturbed, so he spoke respectfully. "My apologies, Elder Tai, but the situation is urgent. Mr. Mu just left for the Ning Family estate."

On the other end, Tai Weiguo was so angry he threw off his blanket and shot up. "What is he doing at the Ning Family estate? What's he thinking?"

Jiang Long said, "The Ning Family sent someone to kill him earlier. Mr. Mu dealt with it, and now he's gone to settle the score out of anger."

Tai Weiguo's tone grew heavy. "I understand. I'll have Elder Wen make a trip over. Is there anything else?"

How could Jiang Long dare say anything else? "Nothing else! Please get some rest, Elder Tai!"

After hanging up, Jiang Long let out a sigh of relief. With the Imperial Martial Bureau's Patrol about to arrive, even he, a Team Leader, was under restrictions.

In fact, the restrictions on him were even tighter; he couldn't act recklessly without orders, and he couldn't even retaliate if attacked...

For the sake of stability, many of the Imperial Martial Bureau's rules were unreasonable.

In all of Nanjiang Province, only Tai Weiguo had the authority to intervene in the Patrol's decisions, which was why he had called Elder Tai in the middle of the night.

Even setting aside Mu Lin's medical skills, he was an exceptionally talented young man. He didn't want to see Mu Lin die needlessly at the hands of the Ning Family.

A short while after leaving the nightclub, Mu Lin arrived at the entrance of a large, low-key yet luxurious compound.

Just as he was about to approach, he felt dozens of hostile auras surge toward him from all around the compound.

They all focused on Mu Lin. If looks could kill, he would have been turned into a sieve by now.

Mu Lin paid them no mind and continued forward, prompting the group to surround him directly.

Several figures emerged from the twilight of dawn, blocking Mu Lin's path forward and cutting off his retreat.

The leader of the group said, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Mu Lin glanced at the man as his divine sense spread out, enveloping him.

In an instant, all of the man's information flooded into Mu Lin's mind.

The man's talent was decent; he had broken through his cultivation limits at the age of forty-two to become a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

And now, he was foolishly blocking his path.

This expert, who had only just become a Martial Arts Grandmaster, suddenly felt an inexplicable fear.

It was as if thousands of eyes were meticulously scrutinizing his every detail.

Under such a gaze, he felt completely transparent.

He grew anxious and found it impossible to control himself.

Mu Lin's divine sense continued to expand, sweeping over the surrounding Martial Artists one by one.

These Martial Artists were of a lower realm than their leader, and they lasted for an even shorter time under this scrutiny.

Many of them started vomiting on the spot, bringing up their dinner.

Mu Lin ignored them and leisurely walked up the steps of the old estate.

He reached out his palm and, using his True Qi, applied a telekinetic push to the large, wide, crimson doors.

The crimson doors slowly swung open.

Several figures appeared. Mu Lin swept his gaze over them and instantly took stock of the situation.

Most were Martial Arts Grandmasters, and four were Grandmasters.

The Ning Family's foundation was truly strong. Just a few of these experts could easily crush most small and medium-sized factions.

"You dare force your way into the Ning Family estate? You must have the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard!"

"Since you've made this decision, I'll make sure you never leave!"

A Grandmaster's eyes were ice-cold as he leaped down with an agile grace.

He lunged straight for Mu Lin.

This man was quite powerful—Mu Lin knew this with just a sweep of his divine sense—but he made no move to resist.

The Grandmaster was overjoyed. 'Mu Lin is being arrogant and courting death! Don't blame me for what happens next!'

He mustered another thirty percent of his strength, striking with even greater force.

A resounding CLANG of metal on metal echoed through the courtyard. The attacking Grandmaster's face twisted in agony. "The Vajra Shield!"