The chilling killing intent was like a fine needle, continuously pricking at Lin Xiao's nerves and causing them to tense instantly.

Lin Xiao calmly continued eating his meal.

Even though the people around him were looking at him with a hint of mockery following Pei Yanzi's departure, Lin Xiao remained completely indifferent. While eating, he surreptitiously searched for the source of the killing intent.

The fact that it can make even me a little apprehensive is a testament to the other party's formidable cultivation.

But just as Lin Xiao was searching for the source of the killing intent, it suddenly vanished as if it had never been there.

I don't know if they realized I detected them, or if that killing intent was just a test.

In any case, the killing intent was gone, having vanished without a trace. Lin Xiao didn't dwell on it.

If they're here to kill me, they'll show themselves again. I'll just wait.

After he had mostly finished eating, Lin Xiao got up and left.

Once outside the restaurant, Lin Xiao made a phone call to Pei Yanzi. She had seemed emotionally off just now, and he was a bit worried about her. After all, she was Pei Donglai's sister, so he considered her his own sister as well.

Pei Yanzi quickly answered the call.

"Big Brother Lin, I... I'm a bit tired and want to rest early. Is there anything you need?" Pei Yanzi's voice carried a suppressed sob.

Lin Xiao's brow furrowed slightly. "Yanzi, are you alright?"

"I'm... I'm fine, Big Brother Lin. If you don't need anything, then I'm going to hang up!"

"Okay, get some rest," Lin Xiao advised.

Pei Yanzi acknowledged but didn't hang up.

"Yanzi, is there something else?" Lin Xiao asked curiously.

"No, nothing else!"

With that, she hung up.

Today's events must have exhausted her. Lin Xiao thought, not dwelling on it further.

He then called his wife, Su Qingning. She answered promptly.

"Honey, have you guys finished eating yet?"

"Not yet. Are you coming over?" Su Qingning asked in a serious tone.

Lin Xiao laughed. "Sure, send me the address!"

"I'll send it in a moment!"

"Okay!"

After they hung up, Lin Xiao received the address from Su Qingning a short while later. He quickly drove toward the destination.

As soon as he left the school, Lin Xiao knew he was being followed. He scoffed in disdain at the thought of his pursuer, not bothering to pay them any mind.

When they're ready to die, I'll be happy to send them on their way.

Su Qingning was having dinner at a large seafood restaurant, and it was a decent establishment. Just as Lin Xiao parked his car, his phone rang. It was Xiao Shixiong. Lin Xiao answered.

"Master, we've found him!" Xiao Shixiong's voice was filled with excitement.

Lin Xiao asked in a deep voice, "Found what? The Mountain and River Map?"

On the other end of the line, Xiao Shixiong was so startled he coughed dryly a few times. "Master, we've found the beggar!"

Lin Xiao's interest was piqued. "Tell me about him."

"Yes. He's in his fifties, with no wife or children. In his youth, he was abusive to his wife and served a few years in prison. After his release, he's survived by begging. Not only is he exceptionally ugly, but his mind is also a bit muddled!"

Lin Xiao laughed. "Well done!"

"Master, should we clean this beggar up and get him some new clothes?"

"No need. He must be kept completely authentic!"

"Understood, Master. What are your orders for me next?" Xiao Shixiong asked respectfully.

Lin Xiao smiled. "Do you know Su Daonong?"

"I do!"

"Good. Su Daonong has a daughter named Su Qingfeng. I want you to pick a time to visit them and propose a marriage on someone's behalf!"

"Master, you want this beggar to marry Su Qingfeng?"

"That's right. Su Qingfeng always said that a blind fortune teller predicted my wife would marry a dragon among men, while she herself would marry a beggar. In the end, my wife married a 'beggar,' while she married into the Li Family, one of Jinling City's second-tier families. She has never let my wife hear the end of it, causing her a great deal of grief. Naturally, I have to get even for her."

A monstrous wave of rage surged through Xiao Shixiong. How dare some trash from a mere second-tier family mock his master like that? If Lin Xiao hadn't already laid out a plan, Xiao Shixiong would have charged into the Su Family's home and possibly annihilated them.

"Master, rest assured, I will handle this matter for you beautifully."

"When Su Daonong asks, you know what to say, right?" Lin Xiao asked with a cold laugh.

With a sinister smile, Xiao Shixiong replied, "I understand, Master. Don't worry, I'll make Su Daonong think he's forging a powerful connection with me. Then, on the wedding day, I'll let him experience the true meaning of a surprise!"

Lin Xiao was pleased; this was exactly the effect he wanted. He could already imagine how ecstatic the Su Family would be.

The more excited they are now, the more bitterly they'll cry when the dust settles.

"Alright, since you understand, I'll say no more. I'll await your good news!"

"As you command!"

After hanging up, Lin Xiao quickly entered the restaurant and headed straight for the private room where Su Qingning was. As he neared the room number, he unexpectedly ran into Su Qingkun, who was walking out with an excited look on his face.

Upon seeing Lin Xiao, Su Qingkun sneered disdainfully. "You filthy beggar, you're like a ghost that won't go away. Trash like you pops up everywhere!"

As soon as he said this, Lin Xiao quickly covered his own mouth. "Brother-in-law, did you forget to brush your teeth this morning?"

"Bullshit! Do you think I'm like some unhygienic beggar like you?"

"Huh, if you did brush your teeth, then why does your breath still stink so badly? Oh, I remember now, you ate shit! How disgusting, brother-in-law! How could you eat shit?"

Su Qingkun instantly became livid. The incident was a black mark on his life that he had almost managed to forget, but this damn beggar had to bring it up again. Fortunately, no one else was around, or Su Qingkun might have exploded on the spot.

"You damn beggar, are you courting death? Kneel and apologize to me!"

"Who do you think you are, demanding I kneel and apologize to you?" Lin Xiao looked at Su Qingkun as if he were an idiot.

"Fuck! So you won't apologize, huh? Fine. In that case, I might as well tell you some fantastic news. Just now, my father called. He said a prominent family has taken an interest in my sister and has asked the King of the Southern Town, Xiao Shixiong, to act as a matchmaker! Right now, the King of the Southern Town is on his way to our house. You damn beggar, just you wait! Once this marriage is settled, I'll make sure you and that bitch Su Qingning have no place left in Jinling City!" Su Qingkun said venomously.

Lin Xiao feigned a panicked and bewildered expression.

Seeing this, Su Qingkun broke into a triumphant, sinister smirk. "Not so tough now, are you, beggar? Shit, I really thought you were fearless. Now, apologize to me!"

Lin Xiao was about to speak.

Just then, a crisp, cold voice cut through the air.

"Want my husband to apologize to you? Dream on!"

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