Seeing Lin Tang being so cloying and staking his claim, Shen Youling's cheeks flushed slightly, but she also found it quite amusing. How can he be so childish!
"Damned ant! I let you take advantage before, and that was that. But now you even dare to covet the woman I like! I want you dead!" Mu Ping'an was inwardly furious.
If looks could kill, Lin Tang would have been stabbed a thousand tis by now. However, he didn't act right away, not wanting Shen Youling to dislike him for it.
There will be plenty of opportunities to quietly get rid of this bastard later! he thought to himself.
Just as their daughter was about to marry into a super-rich family, they never expected Lin Tang to reappear like a ghost that couldn't be shaken off.
Why hadn't that little beast died in prison?!
Even though their own safety was currently in jeopardy, Dong Mingfeng and the other two still had the presence of mind to hate Lin Tang.
"Who gave you permission to hug my daughter in broad daylight? Get lost!"
"Didn't they say that once you enter the Ten Directions Absolute Prison, you're never released? What the hell is going on?"
"Ah, I know! This bastard must have broken out of prison himself! Well now, Lin Tang, you really have so nerve, daring to escape from the Ten Directions Absolute Prison. That just makes your cri worse. It's a capital offense!"
Hearing this, Shen Youling panicked as well. She knew that Lin Tang's martial arts skills were still intact and that he was quite capable. With a bit of extraordinary luck, he might have seized an opportunity to break free. But why hadn't he imdiately found a way to flee the country? Why would he show up here so openly?
Is he out of his mind?!
"Lin Tang, you need to run! Hide, and don't ever show your face again!" she urged him frantically.
"Youling, shut up! By encouraging him, you're also committing the cri of harboring a fugitive! The right thing to do now is to report him yourself!" Dong Mingfeng said sternly.
Shen Youling ignored her and continued to plead with Lin Tang. Seeing him unmoved, she stomped her foot in frustration. "Why are you so stubborn? Do you really think they can't catch you and drag you back? Do you think you're as powerful and privileged as Long Tianji?"
Lin Tang smiled faintly. "You're actually right. I am indeed a tiny bit more formidable than Long Tianji."
This wasn't an exaggeration. He had now reached the absolute peak of the mid-stage Golden Core, just a paper-thin barrier away from breaking through to the late stage. The late stage was several tis stronger than the middle stage.
PFFT—
"What a load of hot air! Long Tianji can defeat the avatars of deities. What are you? Do you think you're even in the sa league as him?" Mu Ping'an couldn't help but scoff. His words held a surprising amount of reverence for Long Tianji. Holding a grudge against him was one thing; acknowledging his power was another.
"None of your damn business, you idiot!" Lin Tang retorted. As soon as Youling isn't looking, I'll squash this pretty boy.
"You dare curse at ?" Mu Ping'an's face darkened.
"Hey, hey, have you two argued enough? Are you treating us like we're invisible?" The thugs were so angry they started to laugh. They were in the middle of collecting a debt, with weapons drawn and everything. Why wasn't anyone taking this seriously?
"I'll give you one more minute! If you don't pay up, their lives will cover the debt!" They pressed the tips of their knives against the necks of Dong Mingfeng and the other two. One quick thrust, and blood would gush out like they were slaughtering a pig.
"Lin Tang, get lost! Don't get in the way of Young Master Huang paying to save us!" Dong Mingfeng shrieked.
Without even looking up, Lin Tang said, "Youling, I'm hungry. Let's go ho for dinner. How is Grandpa's health?"
"Huh? Grandpa is… he's fine… wait, what are you doing? I can't just ignore my parents… Hey, let go!"
Shen Youling was stunned. It wasn't until Lin Tang had pulled her several ters away that she started to struggle again. Seeing this, the thugs' expressions turned fierce, and they moved to cut off Dong Mingfeng's ear.
Mu Ping'an took out a credit card and tossed it at one of their faces. "Swipe it yourself!"
"Huh?" Seeing him act so decisively, the n were montarily stunned. This was tens of millions… Who was this kid? Whatever. As long as the money's good, this is pure profit!
They imdiately took out a POS machine and began swiping furiously. Mu Ping'an then caught up to Lin Tang and Shen Youling, saying coldly, "My family will be here any minute. Isn't it rude to stand them up like this? Your na is Lin Tang, right? You must feel inferior. Are you such a coward that you can only run away?"
"Oh, look at you, little brat. Learned how to use reverse psychology?" Lin Tang said, amused.
Shen Youling finally broke free and said angrily, "Lin Tang, I understand if you don't want to help my parents, but you can't force to leave… Seriously, just escape on your own!"
"Ugh, you're so naggy!" Lin Tang was exasperated. "How could I, her husband, possibly run away when my own wife is being harassed? Don't worry, no one is coming to arrest …"
"Is that so?" a voice cut in.
It was none other than Tong Xinwei, who had arrived in a frantic and furious rush. He was completely baffled. Lin Tang, who had been under his constant watch, had vanished from a locked room as if into thin air.
How on earth did he escape? It's unbelievable.
He was also infuriated. To think he had treated him to fine food and wine every day, wasting so much ti and effort, talking himself hoarse, all to pry the Lin Family's secrets from him. In the end, he hadn't gotten a single word, and the man had escaped. It was a grave dereliction of duty on his part.
"Lin Tang, get over here!" he bellowed. "Don't even think about using poison, or things will truly be beyond saving!"
As he spoke, droves of people erged from all directions, each ard and locking their aim on Lin Tang. What was even more extre was that aside from the living, breathing soldiers, there were also robots. These robots were supposed to be secret weapons, not for public disclosure. But to counter Lin Tang's poison techniques, they had requisitioned a batch.
You may be a master poisoner, Lin Tang, but you can't poison a robot, can you? Unless you're also a super hacker who can unleash a different kind of 'virus.'
"My God—"
Seeing this formation, the thugs, who had just been ecstatic about their windfall, were now so scared they nearly wet their pants.
We just run a casino and do a little loan-sharking. Do you really need to bring out this kind of force for us? Huh? Wait a minute, that's not right… They don't seem to be here for us… They're after that kid! Phew, that was a close call! Looks like that kid is no joke. Good thing we didn't actually fight him…
They ducked their heads, trying to sneak away, but they found that the surrounding soldiers had no intention of opening a path for them.
"Officer, please, could you make an exception…" they tried, attempting to offer a bribe.
"Obstructing official duties? Take them all down!"
"Yes, sir!"
BAM! CRACK! THUD!
"Ouch!"
"Stop, don't hit us!"
"Have rcy!!"
They scread in agony, crouching or sprawled on the ground, on the verge of tears. Did we forget to check the almanac before leaving ho today? Why are we suffering such a disaster we didn't ask for?!
As for Lin Tang, he certainly wasn't concerned about a re Tong Xinwei. He spoke calmly, "So, you've finally dropped the act? Ready to show your true colors?"
"…Hmph, I don't know what you're talking about. I'll ask you one thing: will you surrender willingly? If you say no, then today… none of you will leave here alive." Tong Xinwei's killing intent was palpable. It seed he had no intention of sparing even Shen Youling, the adopted daughter of President Xiao.
"Heh, haha—" Mu Ping'an laughed. "I didn't want to reveal my monstrous and gory side in front of Sister Youling again, but… why do these people have to force my hand?"
At that mont, the grand convoy, facing this standoff, didn't stop. Instead, the drivers floored the gas pedals and charged forward, forcefully squeezing into the encirclent.
"Old Tong? What in the world do you think you're doing, pointing a gun at my son? We grew up in the sa compound. This is going too far!" Before his car even ca to a complete stop, Huang Chao had rushed out and strode forward.
"You? Why are you here? And since when did you have a son?" Tong Xinwei frowned deeply. He assud Huang Chao was talking about Lin Tang. Could Huang Chao want a piece of the Lin Family's secrets too?
"Here, this is him. Huang Ling. He's closer to than my own son. I've already written my will. He will be my primary heir." Huang Chao nonchalantly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead as he smiled and introduced Mu Ping'an.
So it's soone else. Tong Xinwei had no idea what he was up to, nor did he care. "Fine, I'll give you so face. Pull your 'new son' aside and stay out of it. After I'm done with my business, I'll find you for a drink."
Tong Xinwei gave Huang Chao a shove, wanting to keep him away from Lin Tang and also prevent Lin Tang from poisoning him.
If Huang Chao had run into Lin Tang alone, he might not have recognized him. But piecing together the various insider tips he'd gathered and seeing Tong Xinwei's relentless posture, Huang Chao was no fool. His eyes darted around, and he quickly put it all together.
Lin Tang is Lin Tianyang, not an imposter like the rumors say. In that case, how can I not get a piece of this pie?
"Brother Tong, co, co. Let's have a quick word in private," Huang Chao said, pulling Tong Xinwei toward a corner to whisper.
Tong Xinwei desperately wanted to knock the man unconscious, but he was wary of his family background. Damn it, that ddling Lin Tianyang… always causing trouble… he cursed inwardly. He had no choice but to patiently "negotiate" with Huang Chao.
A mont later, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He waved his hand, signaling his n to lower their weapons for now.
Huang Chao then whispered a few words to Mu Ping'an. Mu Ping'an raised his eyebrows, thought for a mont, and then gave a slight nod.
"The food has already been sent to the private room. Lin Tang, do you dare to attend this Hongn Banquet?"
Lin Tang shrugged. "I wasn't planning on freeloading, but since you're all insisting on treating , I'll go."
Might as well. It's free!
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