"Third Master has deep ties with the Han family of Jiangbei, even being an affiliated force of theirs," Poison Dragon stated coldly. "Do you understand now? Why Third Master is so fearless!"
"It was my oversight!" Scarface quickly clasped his fists. "I didn't expect Third Master to be connected to the Han family. No wonder you've been doing so well in Jiangbei these past few years!"
"Years ago, I had a grievance with the Lin family," Third Master said coldly. "Now that the opportunity has arrived, I won't let it go easily!"
"Rest assured, Third Master. With his daughter in your hands, she won't cause any trouble," Scarface said with a smile. "But when will Third Master deal with the Lin family?"
"With his precious daughter in hand, the Lin family will be easy to handle," Third Master said coldly. "When you made your move, you didn't leave any traces, did you?"
"Rest assured, Third Master, there won't be any problems," Scarface said with a smile. "As for Miss Lin, I haven't laid a finger on her. Everything is according to Third Master's orders."
Third Master waved his hand. "You did very well! You may leave!"
Scarface paused for a moment before quickly smiling. "Third Master, the person has been brought over. As for the promised reward..."
"Scarface, aren't you being a bit too impudent?"
Poison Dragon said coldly, "Speaking to Third Master like that is very disrespectful!"
"It was my mistake!" Scarface said with an awkward smile. "But my men need to eat. Under normal circumstances, Third Master does owe me a sum!"
"You are correct!" Third Master nodded and smiled. "I asked you to capture the person, and you did an excellent job. Of course, the money won't be short. You can go down first, and I'll have Poison Dragon transfer it to you later!"
"Thank you, Third Master!" Scarface said gratefully, his face lighting up. After all, they were in the business of taking money to solve problems.
After Scarface left, Poison Dragon looked at Third Master. "Do you want me to get rid of him? Just give the word, Third Master!"
"No need. He's just a small fry. Give him some money to send him away," Third Master waved his hand. "Later, I want to see if Lin Aotian still has his former arrogance!"
"Third Master, the Lin family has sent out many people to search for Miss Lin,"
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"Let them search. Even if they search further, they won't be able to reach here," Poison Dragon said coldly. "This is Third Master's exclusive territory!"
Several men exchanged glances, not daring to say more, but judging by the Lin family's momentum, they wouldn't give up easily.
Just then, Lin Ke, who was tied to the pillar, also woke up. Looking at the scene before her, she was completely confused, not even knowing what had happened.
"Miss Lin, you're finally awake!" Third Master sneered, slowly getting up, leaning on his cane, and walking towards Lin Ke with a limp.
"I am from the Lin family of Jiangbei. Have you considered the consequences?" Lin Ke said coldly. "If anything happens to me, the Lin family will not let you go."
"As expected of Lin Aotian's daughter, you certainly have courage!" Third Master sneered. "I had a feud with Lin Aotian back then, and he was just as high-spirited."
"Since you have a grudge against my father, why did you capture me?" Lin Ke frowned. "You want to use me to threaten my father? Isn't that a bit too blatant!"
"As long as I can achieve my goal, I won't care about such things," Third Master said coldly. "My leg was broken by your father back then. Now that I have his woman, I will make him pay the price."
Lin Ke, bound as she was, her face gradually turned ashen. She knew all too well that such vengeful people were the most ruthless.
"But you don't need to be afraid. I'm just trying to scare him," Third Master narrowed his eyes. "With you being so beautiful, how could I bear to harm you!"
"You'd better not touch me, or Brother Lu Fan won't let you off!" Lin Ke threatened.
Poison Dragon, however, was unfazed and slapped her. "You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth, yet you dare to threaten Third Master!"
Lin Ke's face turned red, filled with hatred, especially towards Poison Dragon. However, she was tied to the pillar and could not move at all.
"After all, she is Miss Lin. We can't be so reckless," Third Master said with a smile. "You go and notify them now, tell them that his daughter is in my hands!"
Poison Dragon nodded slightly, not daring to say anything more.
Not long after, Lin Aotian received the news, his eyes turning red. He knew Third Master very well, knowing that he was capable of all sorts of evil. Now that he had a feud with him, Lin Ke falling into his hands would likely not end well.
"Aotian, what did they say over there?" Old Madam Lin asked. "If Lin Ke gets into trouble, it will be difficult to explain to Lord Lu!"
"Third Cripple wants a portion of the Lin family's assets!" Lin Aotian said coldly. "It seems he was prepared long ago!"
"Half of the Lin family's assets?" Lin Haitao was stunned. "Uncle, you absolutely must not agree to this. This is no laughing matter!"
Lin Aotian remained silent, lost in thought. Half of the assets were of great importance to the Lin family, but in his heart, how could half the assets compare to Lin Ke.
"Aotian, she's just an illegitimate daughter. Don't be foolish," Old Madam Lin said. "The Lin family was built by you. You can't easily divide it with others!"
"I know Third Cripple's character very well. Even if I disagree, Xiao Ke will surely be in danger!" Lin Aotian stated directly. "So I can only agree!"
"Big Brother, this is half of the Lin family's assets. It's absolutely not a child's play!" Lin Guoli quickly said. "I implore Big Brother to reconsider."
"What belongs to you, I will return to you, but the remaining assets, I will use to save my daughter," Lin Aotian stated directly.
"Ungrateful descendants, truly unfilial descendants!" Old Madam Lin cursed. "This is the hard work of several generations of the Lin family. You want to destroy it like this?"
"Human life is at stake!" Lin Aotian stated directly. "I can't manage so much anymore!"
As they were talking, the Lin family members also returned to the courtyard with dejected expressions, having found no trace of Lin Ke.
Meanwhile, in the Han family's courtyard, Lu Fan sat quietly, his expression filled with worry. If something happened to Lin Ke, he would also be held responsible.
"Master, please don't worry. The Han family has dispatched experts, and they will surely investigate thoroughly," Han Qiushui comforted him. "Once the culprit is found, the Han family will punish them severely."
Lu Fan said nothing more, but his worry was evident. If he hadn't trusted the Han family's strength, he wouldn't be waiting here.
After a long while, a man ran in. "Patriarch, it has been confirmed. It was Third Cripple!"
"Third Cripple?" Han Qiushui was shocked. "He really has the audacity to do such a thing!"
"Third Cripple?" The Han family patriarch frowned. "Is it that Third Cripple under Qiushui's command?"
"It is him!" The man quickly nodded.