The door of the Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly opened, and a middle-aged man in his fifties stepped out. He was strikingly handsome and possessed an extraordinary aura. Though his clothes were plain, anyone could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary man. He carried an innate air of nobility, and what's more, his presence was incomparably powerful. His arrival instantly silenced the entire scene. Who else could it be but the King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong?

As he stepped out, over a hundred men in sleek black outfits seemed to sprout from the very ground, quickly forming ranks on either side of him. Compared to these men, Zhao Tieshan's trusted lackeys looked pitifully weak.

Upon seeing Xiao Shixiong, Zhao Tieshan reacted as if he'd found a long-lost relative. He scrambled and crawled to Xiao Shixiong's feet, crying and begging, "Master, save me, please!"

Xiao Shixiong didn't even glance at him, striding directly over to Lin Xiao.

THUMP.

He dropped to his knees before Lin Xiao.

"Master, I'm sorry I'm late!"

BOOM!

Zhao Tieshan's mind went blank. He was dumbstruck, so shocked he couldn't close his jaw. His breathing grew rapid and his body began to tremble. The King of the Southern Town had actually knelt to this filthy beggar and even called him "Master." Even an idiot would know what that meant, and Zhao Tieshan was no idiot.

A real, deep-seated fear enveloped him, seeming to emanate from the very depths of his soul. Zhao Tieshan panicked. He truly panicked.

He had always assumed the man before him was just a powerless, filthy beggar. He never imagined that even the King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong, would call him "Master." Just how terrifying must his background be? Suddenly, Zhao Tieshan remembered trying to poison Lin Xiao, and how it had no effect. A horrifying thought surfaced. Could it be... that this filthy... that Lin Xiao is the legendary Dragon Lord?

BOOM!!!

The realization struck Zhao Tieshan like a bolt of lightning. He collapsed to the ground, his face ashen and his breath coming in ragged gasps. He didn't dare to look at Lin Xiao again.

Lin Xiao looked at Xiao Shixiong and smiled. "You're just in time. Get up."

"Master, I dare not!" Xiao Shixiong replied, his voice trembling.

Of course, he didn't dare. Lin Xiao had called him half an hour ago to come and clean up this mess, yet he had only just arrived.

"What? Do you need a direct order?" Lin Xiao asked.

Xiao Shixiong scrambled to his feet. "Thank you, Master!"

"Alright, since you're here, I'll leave the rest to you."

The only fate awaiting Zhao Tieshan was death, a matter best left for Xiao Shixiong to handle. There was no need for Lin Xiao to waste any more time on it.

"As you command, Master. Rest assured, I will take care of everything," Xiao Shixiong replied.

Lin Xiao nodded. "How is the company I asked you to set up progressing?"

"It's all taken care of, Master. Everything is proceeding steadily. The He Family said at noon they would transfer half of their shares to you, and I've already accepted them."

"Good. I'm leaving it to you, then. I'm heading out."

"Master, allow me to see you off," Xiao Shixiong said respectfully.

"No need. My wife is waiting for me outside. You handle the cleanup."

Of course, Lin Xiao knew Su Qingning had secretly followed him.

"As you command!"

With a wave of his hand, Lin Xiao was gone.

After watching Lin Xiao leave, Xiao Shixiong slowly and deliberately sat down in the chair, his gaze falling upon Zhao Tieshan. The man looked as if he had just crawled out of the water, completely drenched in a cold sweat. Xiao Shixiong knew it was from sheer terror.

"Lift your head," Xiao Shixiong said coolly, his voice carrying an air of supreme authority.

Zhao Tieshan shakily raised his head.

Looking at this underling of an underling, who was clearly terrified out of his wits, Xiao Shixiong smiled. "You've got some nerve, Zhao Tieshan."

"Master, I... I was wrong!" Zhao Tieshan said, his voice full of despair.

"Realizing that now? It's too late."

Zhao Tieshan stared at Xiao Shixiong, his face ashen. He didn't harbor even a sliver of hope for survival. He knew exactly who he had offended: the Dragon Lord, a figure of unimaginable power.

"Very well. In that case, I'll send you on your way," Xiao Shixiong said, giving a gentle wave of his hand.

A man in his thirties stepped forward. Without a word, he delivered a single kick that burst Zhao Tieshan's head open.

"Master, what about this trash?" the man asked in a low voice.

Xiao Shixiong smiled brilliantly.

"Kill them all."

The moment the words left his lips, the black-clad men he had brought swarmed Zhao Tieshan's subordinates. A bloody and terrifying massacre instantly erupted in the villa's courtyard.

Lin Xiao, of course, did not see this scene. He was already in Su Qingning's car.

"You rogue, tell me, did Zhao Tieshan give you any trouble?" Su Qingning asked, her beautiful eyes filled with worry. Even though Lin Xiao seemed unharmed, she couldn't help but wonder. What if he has internal injuries?

"Him? Give me trouble?" Lin Xiao scoffed. "What a joke. I was doing him a favor by not giving *him* any trouble!"

Su Qingning rolled her eyes. She knew this scoundrel was bragging again. But even though she disliked his boasting, seeing that he was truly okay, the knot of worry in her chest finally loosened.

"What are you doing here anyway?" Lin Xiao asked.

Su Qingning shot him an exasperated look. "None of your business!"

"What? Worried about me?" Lin Xiao asked with a sly grin.

Su Qingning's stunning face flushed red. She felt the awkwardness of having her thoughts exposed. Seeing the mischievous look in Lin Xiao's eyes, her momentary shyness turned into a cold huff. "Worried about you? In your dreams! I'd sooner worry about a pig than a scoundrel like you!"

Lin Xiao grinned. "Well then, hello. I'm the pig."

PFFT.

The comment made Su Qingning burst out laughing. Her previously gloomy face instantly lit up like the sun. Her laugh was truly enchanting, like a rainbow appearing after a storm.

Very enchanting.

Lin Xiao smiled back.

"You're so annoying!" Su Qingning said with a playful pout.

"I know, I know, I'm the worst. Come on, let's get to work."

"Hmph. You're driving."

"As you command!"

Soon, they arrived at the bar. Su Qingning got out and went inside.

Lin Xiao was about to get out of the car when his phone suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number. He answered.

"Hello, who's this?"

"Brother Lin Xiao, it's me... Pei Yanzi!" Her voice came through the phone, tinged with nervousness.

Lin Xiao smiled. "Oh, Yanzi. What's up?"

"Brother Lin Xiao, can... can you help me find my brother? I-I can't reach him."

Pei Donglai is on duty right outside the bar, Lin Xiao thought.

"Yanzi, why are you looking for your brother?"

"I... I just feel like something's wrong."

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