A flat tone of voice passed through the security room door, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present. The others had no reaction, assuming it was an old acquaintance of Bai Chenglong.

But Bai Chenglong's expression changed drastically. His face turned deathly pale in an instant, as if all the blood had been drained from it, and his body began to tremble like a sieve.

Fear.

Pure, visible fear rapidly crept across his face and filled his eyes.

The security room door opened slowly, and a young man of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight walked in.

His face was expressionless, yet the battle-hardened, murderous aura emanating from him sent a tremor of fear through everyone's heart. The dozen or so men in military attire standing by the door instinctively parted to make way for him.

The newcomer stopped in front of the group. Who else could it be but Pei Donglai?

The moment he saw the man, Bai Chenglong began to tremble even more violently. A second later, he suddenly dropped to his knees with a thud.

Everyone was taken aback; they had no idea what was happening.

Bai Chengfeng was so shocked that his mind went completely blank. After all, his older brother was a high-ranking general under the War God of the Western Region, a renowned Soldier King. And now, he was kneeling before a security guard. What on earth was going on?

While everyone stared in puzzlement, Bai Chenglong stammered, "This subordinate, Bai Chenglong, greets... greets the War God!"

BOOM!!!

Everyone's mind went blank.

War... War God? Could this security guard actually be the War God? H-how is that possible? He looks just like a security guard!

Pei Donglai smiled faintly. "I'm surprised you still remember me. Get up. I'm no longer the War God."

Just as Bai Chenglong started to rise, a tremor ran through him, and he remained kneeling before Pei Donglai.

"No, you will always be the War God in my heart! And War God... the men... the men are all waiting for you to come back!"

"Get up," Pei Donglai said calmly. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an unparalleled authority.

Bai Chenglong hastily stood up but kept his body bowed, not even daring to raise his head.

The onlookers were so stunned by the scene that they hardly dared to breathe.

"When did you return?" Pei Donglai asked calmly.

"War God, I returned around noon!"

"What for?"

Bai Chenglong's gaze subconsciously darted to Lin Xiao. He then said in a solemn voice, "War God, this man poisoned my brother, leaving him on the verge of death. I came back this time to seek justice for him!"

Lin Xiao sipped his tea, an amused smile on his face as he watched Bai Chenglong's clumsy performance. His contemptuous gaze made it seem like he was watching a clown.

Pei Donglai let out a cold laugh. "Bai Chenglong, it's only been half a year. When did you learn to lie? Or has the newly appointed Yang Fan failed to keep you in line?"

Pei Donglai's voice wasn't loud, but his words still carried an unparalleled authority.

Bai Chengfeng was completely dumbfounded. This guy actually dared to say his brother's direct superior's name. And so casually, too. Who on earth was he? Even if he was a War God, surely he couldn't be so dismissive of the new War God of the Western Region.

Bai Chenglong shuddered. The composed look on his face visibly gave way to panic and unease.

"War God, I... I... I didn't lie!"

"Bullshit! Did you think I didn't hear your conversation earlier?" Pei Donglai roared.

The words had barely left his mouth when a terrified Bai Chenglong fell to his knees again, his forehead hitting the floor.

The atmosphere in the security room instantly grew incredibly heavy. Everyone held their breath.

"War God, I... I was wrong! I didn't want to do this, but my brother's situation is just too tragic! I beg you, for the sake of having been one of your men, please spare me!"

BOOM!!!

Subordinate!

Bai Chengfeng's entire body went rigid. His own brother was this security guard's subordinate. There could be only one explanation. This guard was his brother's former commander. In other words... he was the former War God of the Western Region! The realization left Bai Chengfeng frozen with fear. It wasn't that he was a coward. But the man standing before him... was the legendary War God of the Western Region!

Pei Donglai snorted coldly, not sparing Bai Chenglong a single glance.

He turned and spoke respectfully to Lin Xiao. "Captain, how about you let me handle this?"

Captain?

BOOM!!!

Everyone present, including Bai Chenglong, was stunned by the title. They felt as if their minds couldn't process it. The legendary War God of the Western Region was calling a filthy beggar 'Captain.' And his attitude was so respectful. Who in the world was this filthy beggar?

"There's no need. Bai Chengfeng inflicted my wife with a venomous hex. This is a score I must settle myself," Lin Xiao said, his voice dripping with ice.

BOOM!!!

His words were a death sentence for Bai Chengfeng. Not only was his face deathly pale, but his eyes were filled with utter terror as he stared at Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao set down his teacup and walked toward Bai Chengfeng. With every step he took, Bai Chengfeng's body trembled. Even though Lin Xiao was expressionless, an overwhelming sense of pressure washed over the man.

When Lin Xiao finally stood before him, Bai Chengfeng could no longer bear the terrifying pressure.

THUD!

Bai Chengfeng dropped rigidly to his knees. He looked at Lin Xiao with terror in his eyes.

"Stink... no, Lin Xiao, I... I was wrong! I didn't want to do this! I was just so in love with Su Qingning, but she wouldn't give me the time of day, so... so I resorted to such despicable means! Please, spare me! I... I'll contact my master right away to get the antidote for you!"

Lin Xiao's gaze was ice-cold as he looked at Bai Chengfeng. "Do you know why I haven't dealt with you these past few days?"

"W-why?" Bai Chengfeng stammered.

"Because you kept telling me, over and over, how powerful your brother is. Since that's the case, I decided to wait for him to return. That's right. I wanted to let your hope soar to its peak, only to personally crush it with my own hands. Rest assured, I won't kill you. You don't have many days left anyway. I'm going to make you watch yourself rot away, piece by piece. I want you to leave this world filled with nothing but regret and pain."

SPURT!

A shocking amount of fresh blood erupted from Bai Chengfeng's mouth, splattering everywhere. His face turned ashen in an instant, and he collapsed to the ground. The light vanished from his eyes, leaving him like a walking corpse.

Just then, Bai Chenglong, who had been kneeling all this time, suddenly shot to his feet.

He roared at Lin Xiao, "You beast! I'm going to fucking kill you!"

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