Song Hui felt terrible. When the silver needle pierced his body, he felt a tearing, agonizing pain that kept surging.
The pain was as if countless Gu worms were constantly gnawing at him from within.
This sensation reminded him of his childhood, when he had just learned to raise Gu. He was often bitten by the Gu worms then, and the pain and spread of poison almost made him give up on this path.
He had eventually endured that pain and torment, but this was a hundred times worse. Even his willpower was faltering, and this was only after about a minute had passed.
His eyes were filled with terror, because Lin Xiaotian's words had already revealed his fate.
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "I know people who play with insects have strong willpower, otherwise, you wouldn't be able to endure those worms gnawing and devouring your essence and blood."
"So this pain isn't a big deal for you. At most, it'll leave you speechless and unable to move."
"Tell me, how should I send you back?"
Lin Xiaotian seemed to be contemplating this, his smile growing more pronounced.
"Why not let Bai Wuji send you back directly? After all, Bai Wuji has dealt with your Song family a few times. Letting him escort you back now might make your Song family trust him even more."
After speaking, he directly took out his phone and made a call.
He wanted to speak, to beg for death.
But when he opened his mouth, no sound came out. He even felt as if an invisible net had enveloped him, rendering him completely immobile.
Fear spread through his heart, and despair completely overwhelmed his thoughts, yet he was powerless.
This stifling and unbearable feeling had completely shattered his mental state.
However, Lin Xiaotian had no intention of listening to anything he had to say. After calling Bai Wuji, it didn't take long for Bai Wuji to arrive by car.
When Bai Wuji saw Song Hui lying on the ground, he couldn't help but freeze, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"It's him?"
Lin Xiaotian asked in surprise, "You know this guy?"
"Judging by your words, you seem very surprised by his appearance?"
Bai Wuji was a smart man, and inherently cunning and suspicious. However, such a person was more suitable as an inside informant to lure out all the members of the Song family.
Hearing Lin Xiaotian's words now, he immediately suppressed his surprise and disbelief.
He said respectfully, "His name is Song Hui, and he's a very important figure in the Song family. I'm not sure of his exact status, but Song Hui was among those who approached me before."
"And this guy told me before that his word carried immense weight in the Song family, more so than the patriarch's."
"I don't know if he was boasting or exaggerating, but I believe that even if he can't command absolute authority in the Song family, he's at least a core member."
Lin Xiaotian nodded, his smile becoming even more pronounced. "Now, you immediately send him back to the Song family and contact the Song family members you know."
"What?" Bai Wuji's face turned grim.
His eyes were filled with fear, and his voice trembled as he said, "Young Master, if I send him back now, the Song family members will surely flay me alive."
"Those people are simply not human, and they are all cruel and ruthless. If they see one of their core members in this state, they'll likely vent their anger on me."
"I'm no match for them. I have no power to resist them."
"My life is valuable to you. I can do many things for you in the future, things you can't conveniently handle yourself. While I may not have great strength, I have a brain."
Lin Xiaotian said with a smile, "Don't worry, how could I possibly send you to your death? You are, after all, a capable subordinate of mine."
He patted Bai Wuji's shoulder and continued with a smile, "After you deliver him to the Song family, tell them directly that this is a gift from me. And that you risked your life to save him."
"Rest assured, besides me, no one can solve Song Hui's problem."
"Then it's up to your words. It would be best if you can deceive all of them. I've sent them this gift, and they'll surely be furious. At that moment, their anger will cloud their judgment. You can then take the opportunity to tell them that you can act as a guide to lead them to me."
"You can even devise a plan to lure them all together, which would allow me to catch them all in one go."
"These little bugs, while they can't pose a significant threat to me, will cause trouble as long as they're alive. I dislike trouble, and when I encounter it, I always want to resolve it immediately."
His calm words made Bai Wuji's heart skip a beat.
He knew very well that the Song family was targeted by Lin Xiaotian, and they were likely doomed.
After a slight hesitation, he nodded heavily. "Young Master, I will carry out your orders immediately and will not disappoint you."
"If I am killed by the Song family members, I hope Young Master will avenge me."
"I originally had no enmity with them, but they insisted on causing trouble for me and wanted to use me. That's why I got entangled in this matter."
"Young Master, if my luck runs out, then we'll meet again in the next life."
He deliberately spoke these emotional words to evoke some pity from Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian saw through his intentions, and his smile became even more pronounced.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine. At least those guys won't kill a guide."
"You can prepare a plan in advance. I'll give you a location to bring all those people to."
"Once I catch them all, you can live your life in peace. As long as you don't cause me trouble, I will cure your ailments in the future and ensure you never feel pain again."
Bai Wuji's eyes suddenly lit up at these words.
He knew his greatest value was in containing the Song family.
When the Song family made any move, they would first seek him out. And what he feared most was that after the Song family was dealt with, Lin Xiaotian would discard him like a used tool.