Scorpion Brother now wished he could just get up and flee, scrambling away. His gaze was filled with extreme fear. "I'm sorry, I really know what I said. Please, give me another chance. I promise I'll never dare to do it again."
As he said this, he knelt before Lin Xiaotian. "Please, spare me!"
"In front of you, I'm like a celestial being."
"I really don't want to die, and I don't want to be used by them anymore."
"I realize now I was like an idiot. Knowing how powerful you are, I still dared to come and cause trouble for you. I wish I could slap myself to death."
As he spoke, he raised his palm and struck his own face. Just a few slaps left his face red, swollen, and bleeding.
He was a smart man and knew how to make choices. Just moments ago, he had felt his brothers' gazes change. Now, he finally understood how terrifying Lin Xiaotian was. With mere words, he had made his brothers fight each other to the death. Now, only one brother could barely stand, and he had several wounds. Even with medical attention, they wouldn't heal quickly. In such a state, how could they possibly snatch that jade pendant? And he himself, holding a weapon, had nearly blown himself up.
Encountering such a formidable terror, he had only one thought: no matter what, he absolutely could not defy Lin Xiaotian's will. Even if Lin Xiaotian told him to die, he would not resist.
Lin Xiaotian's smile grew more pronounced. "You're quite clever, but you're also thoroughly scared."
"Since you don't want to die, I'll give you a chance to speak. Who ordered you to come here? If you were just a street thug, you wouldn't have such timely information or the guts for this."
"Don't give me any useless nonsense. I've enjoyed the show and have no patience to waste here with you."
"I'll give you ten seconds to consider. If you can't give me a satisfactory answer, I'll make you pump the gasoline out of the car yourself, pour it on yourself, and set yourself on fire."
Hearing this, Scorpion Brother couldn't help but shiver. He believed Lin Xiaotian was absolutely capable of doing it.
"It... it was Liu Xiangtian."
"He told me to do it. He told me you had a treasure, and he gave me all the information. This whole plan was arranged by him, and more than half of the people who came with me this time were his subordinates."
"But those people can no longer answer your questions."
Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more obvious. "Liu Xiangtian? I've never heard that name before."
"Where is he from, and what industry is he in?"
Scorpion Brother shook his head, sweat beading on his forehead. His voice trembled. "I don't know exactly where he's from, but I know he's very powerful. He's like you, possessing unfathomable methods and being extremely formidable."
"He can smash through a concrete wall with just one palm. One of my brothers was hit by him and died on the spot."
"I didn't want to get involved in this matter, but he offered me immense benefits and promised me my freedom if I succeeded."
"He was controlling me. If I didn't do as he said, he would have killed me directly."
"After he killed me, his control over my brothers would still allow them to trouble you. I was helpless and forced."
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes. When he first came, he had indeed harbored some reluctance. A bit of greed was also at play, otherwise, he wouldn't have been so obedient or so invested.
Lin Xiaotian smiled. "Since I have nothing to do right now, why don't we go together?"
"If I can meet this Liu Xiangtian, I'll forgive you for this matter."
Upon hearing this, Scorpion Brother's spirits lifted. He immediately said, "That guy is very powerful, but I believe you, Celestial Grandpa, are even more so."
"When we get there later, I'll say I've captured you and ask him to come and see you."
"He also told me that once you're captured, I must take you to the basement of an entertainment venue."
"He's already prepared things there. Once we arrive, just call him, and he'll come personally."
Lin Xiaotian nodded with a smile. "Good, you're cooperating. I need this kind of attitude from you."
"Once we meet that guy and confirm everything is fine, you and I will have no further connection."
"Our past grievances will be settled."
Scorpion Brother had been waiting for these words. He believed Lin Xiaotian was far more powerful than the previous guy. The other man had to resort to direct action, while Lin Xiaotian had, with just a few words, tricked his brothers into fighting each other to the death.
The entertainment venue he mentioned was only about a ten-minute drive away.
When they arrived, the entertainment venue was already completely dark.
"That's strange. Why did they close so early today?"
"Perhaps it's all his preparation for your arrival, Celestial Grandpa."
"Liu Xiangtian is ruthless. Celestial Grandpa, you must be careful. Don't capsize in a ditch. My life is also in your hands now."
Lin Xiaotian nodded with a smile. He could tell that Scorpion Brother truly dared not act rashly.
After getting out of the car, the two walked towards the entertainment venue, one after the other.
The place was already dimly lit, and there was no one inside. As they pushed open the door, only a creaking sound echoed.
Lin Xiaotian carefully cocked his ears, his smile growing more pronounced.
Scorpion Brother shouted loudly, "Master Liu, I've brought the person."
"Are you here? If not, I'll call you."
As he spoke, he took out his phone and was about to dial. He also turned on the flashlight.
When he turned on the light, the scene before him nearly scared his soul out of his body.
Inside the entertainment venue, many employees lay on the ground, dead with blood flowing from their seven orifices. The tragic sight made him tremble uncontrollably, a chill crawling up his spine and piercing his soul.
"Wh-what happened here?"