Lin Xiao had just put his phone away when chaotic footsteps emanated from inside the villa. The noise was so loud it was deafening, like an army of thousands charging forth.

Soon, over a hundred men in black swarmed out of the villa, surrounding Lin Xiao in the blink of an eye. Each one looked fierce and menacing, their eyes filled with malice. In that moment, Lin Xiao was like a lone boat on a vast ocean, or a small lamb that had stumbled into a wolf pack.

Just then, a path parted through the crowd encircling him. An expressionless man in his fifties walked over. He was ordinary-looking, the type who would get lost in a crowd without drawing any attention. Yet, this unremarkable man exuded an extremely terrifying aura. He was like a cobra lurking in the darkness, ready to deliver a fatal strike at any moment.

Although Lin Xiao had never seen the so-called King of Jinling City, the moment this man appeared, he knew. This must be him, Zhou Chengding, the King of Jinling City. Lin Xiao's guess was correct. Following behind Zhou Chengding were two stone-faced men in their early thirties, whose presence was nonetheless extraordinary.

Lin Xiao glanced at the two men and immediately discerned that both had already reached the Heaven Level of cultivation. To be frank, while such a level was nothing more than a pile of crap in Lin Xiao's eyes, to ordinary people, it was the pinnacle of power. They could even be considered masters in Jinling City.

But alas, Jinling City was just Jinling City. It was nothing like the expert-filled Jinhai City, let alone Shengjing, a true den of dragons and tigers.

Zhou Chengding's gaze was as sharp as a blade as he stared at Lin Xiao, as if trying to see right through him.

Lin Xiao looked back at him, his expression indifferent, as if he were gazing upon an ant.

"Was it you who sent Ma Datong to assassinate me?" Lin Xiao asked.

Zhou Chengding nodded.

"Fine. Kneel, and I'll leave you with an intact corpse," Lin Xiao said coolly.

How dare he send someone after me? He deserves to die!

Lin Xiao's voice wasn't loud, but it struck like a clap of thunder from a clear sky, instantly shocking the hundred-plus men present. But the shock quickly gave way to glaring rage. They all stared at Lin Xiao, looking as if they were about to tear him to pieces at any second.

Lin Xiao, however, paid them no mind.

Zhou Chengding laughed. His laughter even carried a deceptive touch of kindness, like that of an old man who had weathered countless storms yet supposedly retained a pure heart.

"Young man, you're the first person to ever speak to me, Zhou Chengding, in such a manner!"

"Then you should be honored," Lin Xiao replied, his voice still indifferent but now tinged with condescension.

Zhou Chengding's smile grew even wider. He watched Lin Xiao, still smiling, but the two Heaven Level Martial Artists behind him had already tensed their bodies, subtly arching their backs. It was the sign of a top-tier martial artist about to strike.

Lin Xiao naturally saw this, but his expression remained disdainful.

He certainly had the confidence to back it up. To say nothing of his seven extraordinary masters, he himself was only a single step away from being unrivaled. Even though most of his current cultivation base was temporarily stored inside Su Qingning's body, Lin Xiao still had more than enough power to look down on them.

"Good, kid. You've successfully piqued my interest. A pity you had to court death!"

"That's my line," Lin Xiao retorted.

Zhou Chengding didn't seem angered by his words. He was still smiling. "What, you think relying on Pei Donglai is enough to make waves in my territory here in Jinling City? Lin Xiao, you're far too naive!"

Lin Xiao laughed. "What, you think I needed Pei Donglai to kill Liu San, Zhao Tieshan, and your steward, Ma Datong?"

"Didn't you?" Zhou Chengding countered.

"So you also think I dared to come storming up to your door today because Pei Donglai has my back?"

"You can have him come out now," Zhou Chengding said with a smile. He was clearly smiling, but a vicious, murderous intent had crept into it.

"Then I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. Pei Donglai isn't here today."

Zhou Chengding was momentarily stunned, then scoffed. "Lin Xiao, if Pei Donglai had shown up, I might have shown him some respect. After all, he's the first person to dare oppose me directly, and his cultivation is indeed impressive. But since he's not here today, I'm afraid things don't look good for you!"

Lin Xiao smiled. "So, you held back earlier because you were wary of Pei Donglai?"

"If you want to see it that way, I suppose there's nothing wrong with that interpretation."

"Then did you not see Li Wensheng's miserable state?" Lin Xiao countered.

Zhou Chengding replied indifferently, "A true master can come and go without a trace!"

Right, he actually thinks Pei Donglai killed Li Wensheng. Lin Xiao had no desire to waste any more words. He was here to deal with the so-called King of Jinling City.

"Alright, let's cut the crap. Are you going to kneel, apologize, and kill yourself? Or do I have to do it for you?" Lin Xiao asked.

Zhou Chengding sneered. "A filthy beggar! Just because you got lucky and married the greatest beauty in Jinling City, the young lady of the Zhao Family, you think you're untouchable? Who gave you such courage!"

As soon as he finished speaking, one of the two Heaven Level Martial Artists behind him said coldly, "Master, don't waste your breath on him. He's just a filthy beggar; killing him is no big deal. That so-called Pei Donglai might be skilled, but we're no pushovers. Besides, you have the King of the Southern Town backing you. His Lordship has plenty of ways to deal with Pei Donglai!"

Zhou Chengding nodded. "Number Four, you're right. In that case, he's all yours. After you kill him, have Su Qingning come claim the body. I hear she's the number one beauty in Jinling City. I've yet to taste such a gorgeous woman!" Zhou Chengding said with a sinister grin.

At his words, the middle-aged man called Number Four strode forward, looking at Lin Xiao with an expressionless face.

"How do you want to die?"

Lin Xiao gave a disdainful laugh. "If you kill yourself now, you might get to keep your corpse in one piece."

The man sneered, his gaze dripping with contempt as if he'd never seen such an idiot.

"Good. Very good. In that case, I'll send you on your way!"

The words had barely left his mouth when he pounced toward Lin Xiao like a bolt of lightning, as ferocious as a wolf that had been starved for centuries. The air around them churned violently.

Zhou Chengding watched this scene with a satisfied expression. He knew it wouldn't be long now. This filthy beggar was about to bid a permanent farewell to this world. He had even started planning how he would play with Su Qingning afterward.

But just as this thought crossed Zhou Chengding's mind, a sound like a small explosion echoed beside him. It wasn't loud, but it carried a heart-stopping terror.

Then, Zhou Chengding saw Number Four's head explode.

BOOM!

Zhou Chengding's composure shattered right along with it.

Lin Xiao's gaze fell upon him. He said, enunciating each word, "You're next."

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