Dong Ge, dressed in a suit, his gaze lost its ability to comprehend the situation in the underground second level, his eyes revealing a cold, golden sheen, a sharp glint appearing within his sight.
“Did you do it?”
Lin Xiao Tian smiled and nodded, “Besides me, there’s no one else here.”
“Besides me, your young master, do you think anyone else would do something like this? Your young master annihilated the Liu family two years ago, and you directly took advantage of the situation, like picking ripe fruit.”
“Moreover, this incident could easily create a misunderstanding, making people think I deliberately targeted the Liu family’s industries, solely to replace them.”
“But they don’t know this is a ploy, a substitution. Your young master has been carrying the burden for you for two years.”
“Even now, many probably still wonder why such a master would do such a heinous thing back then. Even if someone wanted to deal with you, they would have to consider if you had a true master backing you.”
Upon hearing this, Dong Ge’s pupils contracted sharply. He never expected that the person who came to stir up trouble today was Lin Xiao Tian.
He was naturally aware of this person’s deeds. He had participated in that matter back then; they had played the game of hiding in plain sight.
But he never imagined that despite their extreme caution, they would still be discovered.
Lin Xiao Tian said with a half-smile, “I saw the expression on your face. Although it was only a subtle change, your eyes have told me that you are very clear about what happened back then, and you are not the mastermind. After all, you are merely a general manager here and not at the core level.”
“Tell me, who else is behind you? I can give you a swift end, one without any pain.”
When Dong Ge heard this, he couldn’t help but take a step back. His eyes were filled with vigilance.
At the same time, he placed his hand on his lower back, his gaze sharp as he said, “Lin Xiao Tian, I know who you are. You were the one who uprooted the entire Liu family back then.”
“Because of that, we have been able to develop as we have now, and you have become a deterrent to some. You are right, someone has indeed discovered some of our actions, but they dare not act rashly because they fear that the master behind us will deal with them just as he dealt with the Liu family.”
“For two years, we have indeed gained significant benefits by leveraging your reputation. If you feel you have been wronged, we can directly offer you a substantial compensation, calculated in the billions.”
“As long as you agree, I will have someone transfer ten billion to your account immediately.”
“This is for the benefits we've gained by using your name. At the same time, I will directly inform our boss. As long as you can turn a blind eye, you will receive five hundred million annually.”
“You can spend this money however you wish, and I guarantee it will be laundered clean, leaving no trace. This is the greatest benefit we can offer you.”
Hearing this, Lin Xiao Tian’s smile became even more pronounced, “Your industry is truly lucrative. In just two years, you people are casually talking about tens of billions.”
“I’m curious how much bloodshed is behind all this money.”
“If I take your money, I’m afraid my conscience will be uneasy from today onwards. While your money is substantial, to your young master, it’s like splashing a handful of bloody water on me.”
“I’m too lazy to waste words with you. Just call your boss over. You are no match for me. The appearance of you people before me can only lead to death.”
“You have no other path to take.”
Dong Ge took another step back, his back now against the wall. A ruthless glint appeared in his eyes.
“I am trying to have a serious conversation with you.”
“Do not mistake my politeness for weakness. We are not the Liu family of the past.”
“Although I may not have much personal strength, I have plenty of ways to deal with you. For example, if I take out a weapon now and gently pull the trigger, I can send you to heaven.”
“What era are we in now? Who still resorts to direct fighting? This is far more intimidating.”
As his words fell, the men who had accompanied him also took out weapons from their bodies, all aimed at Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian’s smile did not diminish in the slightest; instead, it became more pronounced.
“Just because you are holding a few fire pokers, you think you can do anything to your young master?”
“Back then, the Liu family was not short of these things. They had far more than your fire pokers, and every one of them had one. I still uprooted them all.”
“Two years have passed, and my strength has increased a hundredfold compared to back then. Even if I stand here and let you attack, you probably couldn’t break through my protective aura.”
As he spoke, Lin Xiao Tian took a sudden step forward, his aura erupting like a raging fire.
The men felt as if Mount Tai was pressing down on them, their breathing even becoming restricted.
Their pupils contracted violently. Just the aura alone was enough to suffocate them. How strong must his actual power be?
With each step Lin Xiao Tian took, his aura would multiply several times.
By the third step, Dong Ge finally couldn’t bear it. His eyes were filled with terror, and he couldn’t help but pull the trigger.
“Bang, bang…”
Loud noises echoed continuously, like firecrackers being set off in the underground second level, the reverberations filling the space.
Lin Xiao Tian did not dodge. He stood there, his eyes filled with amusement, his smile growing brighter.
“I already told you, these things are useless against me.”
“You still didn’t believe me and dared to attack your young master.”
The sounds stopped. Dong Ge’s eyes widened, filled with disbelief and horror.
Lin Xiao Tian stood before him, hands in his pockets, completely unharmed.
Everyone had clearly seen it just moments ago. The bullets had clearly struck in front of Lin Xiao Tian, but before him, it was as if a golden light flashed. The bullets hung suspended in mid-air, as if trapped in an invisible quagmire.
“Are your attacks finished now?”
“Then it’s my turn to act!”