Lin Xiaotian was never one to kill innocent people. He only intended to scare the woman in the room.
That woman had nothing to do with this matter; she was merely someone Wang Wanbai was keeping.
Wang Wanbai lay on the ground, cold sweat pouring from him like rain, soaking his clothes.
The intense pain made him cry out involuntarily. However, this was a high-end residential area with excellent soundproofing. Even though his voice was hoarse from screaming, no sound escaped the room.
At this moment, his eyes were filled only with rage and madness.
"Bastard, you will die a more gruesome death. The people behind me will not let you off easily when they arrive. They will carve you into a thousand pieces and cast you into the eighteenth level of hell."
"I'll wait for you slowly on the road to the underworld. I won't let you go even as a ghost."
Lin Xiaotian's smile widened. "You still have the energy to shout? It seems you're not in enough pain yet."
"Your tolerance level can probably be increased by another notch. How about I make you suffer a bit more? Let's see if you can still shout then."
With that, he flicked out another silver needle.
Wang Wanbai's intestines turned green with regret. He wished he could slap himself hard. Why had he spoken such foolish words?
The current pain caused his muscles to spasm uncontrollably, leaving him no opportunity to speak. The pressure on his throat from the spasms also made breathing difficult.
Lin Xiaotian waited for only about ten minutes before a slight curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
"I didn't expect these guys to play such a little trick. They said it would take over half an hour to get here, but they've arrived in less than fifteen minutes."
"Since you're here, don't just stand at the door. Come in."
His voice was calm but carried a penetrating quality. The soundproofing couldn't block his words. A young man standing outside the door frowned.
He had intended to assess the opponent's strength first.
But unexpectedly, the other party had already detected him. This made him feel a sense of caution. If the opponent was strong enough to detect him upon his arrival, then he was definitely no match.
However, since he had already come this far, he wouldn't leave easily or give up on the resources.
He pushed the door open. The scene before him made him slightly stunned. Wang Wanbai lay on the ground, his face contorted like that of a vengeful spirit.
Lying beside him was Brother Dong. He recognized both of them; they were his capable subordinates.
Lin Xiaotian's gaze appraised the young man who had entered. He looked to be in his early twenties, about 1.75 meters tall, with a long face, a hooked nose, and somewhat narrow eyes.
As his gaze fell upon Lin Xiaotian, there was a hint of anger in his eyes.
"I don't know who you are, but your previous intention was to cooperate with me and share the spoils. This situation doesn't look like cooperation."
His words carried an accusatory tone.
The man's face broke into a smile, his eyes showing a hint of amusement.
"Who told you I wanted to share the spoils with you?"
"Do you have any idea what you've done? We are both martial artists. I'm here today to eliminate evil for the common good."
"Others may not dare to intervene, but I must. Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Lin Xiaotian."
"I believe you know who I am after hearing my name?"
Upon hearing this, the young man's pupils suddenly contracted. His eyes showed disbelief.
"How could it be you?" These words escaped him subconsciously, and he immediately regretted them.
He knew very well what kind of person Lin Xiaotian was.
The Liu family couldn't withstand Lin Xiaotian in the past and was uprooted. Now, facing Lin Xiaotian alone, his heart was pounding.
A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Xiaotian's face. "It seems you know me. These past two years must have brought you considerable profit, otherwise, you wouldn't have the resources to break through to the Xiantian realm."
"Now, I want to know if there's anyone else behind this matter, and where you come from."
"You want to pick up scraps from me, and you've continued the force that I already destroyed. This makes me very unhappy."
"Tell me, how do you wish to die?"
The young man took a few deep breaths, and a hint of hesitation appeared in his eyes.
But when he saw the mocking gaze, he frowned slightly. "Lin Xiaotian, I know you are powerful, but don't forget this matter has nothing to do with you."
"When you uprooted the Liu family, you angered some people. Those people are very displeased with you. They believed that even if the Liu family was to be dealt with, it should have been done by them, not you."
"You should know how sharp the blade hanging over the heads of martial artists is. If you lay a hand on me, don't blame my family for bringing this matter to light."
Lin Xiaotian's smile gradually became more pronounced and excited. "You're talking about the Special Operations Department, aren't you?"
"I've interacted with them frequently before. As for the Liu family incident, they did have some complaints about me, but those fellows all said I did a great job and that it was the right thing to do. If they had handled it, they would have had to go through procedures, and those things would have allowed those Liu family scoundrels to live longer."
"Moreover, the methods I used are not something they can match. However, I estimate you will also get to experience them thoroughly."
"Don't worry, you'll soon experience these methods too."
The young man's face showed a look of horror. "What do you mean? You're not afraid of the people from the Special Operations Department at all?"
"Don't forget, if you continue to act recklessly, they will absolutely not let you off easily."
"And although I am not a member of the Special Operations Department, my family elders are part of it. These two fellows have already been tortured to the brink of death, and they likely won't be able to speak again. It's as if you've severed the evidence yourself."