Mu Feng watched the Gu worm in the small medicine bottle. After it gnawed on the elixirs within, its body grew a size larger, and then it fell into a deep slumber.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
He had initially thought this matter was merely driven by the greed of two individuals, but he hadn't expected someone else to be involved. Especially Old Madam Su. After less than a month of peace, she was causing trouble again.
Moreover, the thread of his family's vendetta was now down to its very last clue.
There was no use keeping this old hag around.
"If that old woman dies, Qingxue might be upset."
As he pondered these thoughts, General Niu's voice trembled as he said, "Mu Feng, I have paid my price. You could say I have nothing left."
"I beg you, can you give me a chance and let me go directly?"
"I was also forced into this. You've already gotten the results, please, just give me one last chance."
"I promise, wherever you are, I will steer clear by three miles."
Mu Feng turned his gaze, calmly uttering two words.
"Not enough!"
General Niu's pupils contracted sharply, his face contorted with terror. "I've invested all my assets into the cultivation base. I just took out tens of millions in loans from the bank to expand our cultivation.
"Currently, my production capacity can fully meet your factory's needs.
"Originally, this collaboration was aimed at the period after Shicheng, to fully cultivate the few types of medicinal herbs you require. Through you, I could have soared to great heights, but I took a wrong turn.
"All my assets are gone, and now I'm also burdened with debt.
"I truly have nothing more to give."
His voice was filled with fear, and his expression was one of utter panic.
At this moment, he regretted everything, wishing he could turn back time.
But he was helpless.
Mu Feng chuckled ambiguously and said, "I'm not saying what you've given is not enough, but rather, your distance is not enough."
"If you still wish to live, you'd best not let me see you again."
"Understood?"
General Niu's face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "What I said earlier was just a metaphor. I never intended to stay in this city anyway. After all, I owe the bank tens of millions in loans."
"The bank will definitely keep hounding me for the money. If I transfer these cultivation bases to you unconditionally, they will receive the news immediately. By the time they get the news, I probably won't be able to escape."
"I never intended to repay this money; I wanted to flee directly."
Mu Feng waved his hand. "Then you can leave now."
"If not, next time you won't get such a good opportunity."
General Niu nodded like a pecking chicken and scrambled away, wishing his parents had given him two extra legs.
He had already figured it out. He absolutely could not appear anywhere Mu Feng was, or Mu Feng would make him regret it.
This was not human; this was a decisive and formidable immortal.
Meanwhile, Xu Da, lying on the ground, had eyes filled with pleading. The pain in his body still lingered.
He wanted to speak but could only emit faint sounds, his voice hoarse.
"Please spare me!"
"I've told you everything I know. If you want my assets, I can directly process the transfer for you now."
"My assets far exceed General Niu's."
"Besides, I have many pharmacies that can be directly converted to sell skincare products. As long as you agree, I'll give you all those storefronts immediately. I only beg you to give me a chance and not let me continue suffering like this."
"I truly can't take it anymore!"
After speaking, he couldn't help but weep uncontrollably.
Tears streamed down his face.
He couldn't even recall a time when he had cried before, but now the memory was etched deeply into his heart.
Mu Feng said calmly, "Call Old Madam Su immediately."
Xu Da's pupils constricted sharply. "I dare not call her. What if she brings that person here? Even if you remove the Gu worm from my brain, she will make my life worse than death."
"If you want to find them, please go back to the Su family yourself."
"As long as you go back, you're sure to find that old hag. We are all mortals; I can't afford to offend you. Please, spare this insignificant fish!"
Mu Feng raised an eyebrow. "It seems you fear her more."
"Since that's the case, then there's nothing more to say between us."
"I gave you a chance, and you didn't cherish it. You can prepare to suffer this pain forever!"
Saying this, he turned and walked away.
Xu Da immediately cried out in agony, "Call her now! Please, can you first relieve my pain? I can't bear it anymore."
"If the pain continues, I'm afraid I'll die."
Mu Feng flicked a silver needle, which pierced his body.
All the pain vanished in an instant.
At this moment, Xu Da felt as if he had ascended from hell to heaven.
He had never imagined that simply living in good health would be such an unprecedented enjoyment.
Mu Feng's calm voice followed, "This is your last chance."
"Do not disappoint me."
Xu Da shivered violently, jolted back to reality.
His eyes were filled with extreme terror.
Trembling, he took out his phone and dialed the number after a few attempts.
However, he only then realized what he was doing and looked at Mu Feng with confusion. "What should I say when I call?"
"Should I tell her the plan has succeeded?"
"Old Madam Su is very sharp; she's definitely not stupid. She will surely realize there's something wrong."
"These medicines are not scheduled to be released until tomorrow, so calling her now is a futile effort."
He still wanted to make a last-ditch effort.
Especially when he thought of the person beside Old Madam Su, a feeling of dread and extreme fear washed over him.
Mu Feng's lips curved into a cold arc. "Ask her directly why she is doing this."
"The Su family is her own family. This is leading her own family into an abyss."
"Say that you are curious."
Xu Da had indeed been filled with curiosity long ago, but he had never dared to ask before.
That man in black had already inflicted severe psychological trauma upon him.
Coupled with his own desire for profit, he had readily agreed without hesitation.
Now, being asked to inquire, he felt as though he was being sent to his death.