Wu Yuxuan's pupils contracted sharply when he heard this.
His expression instantly turned ashen, and he involuntarily stumbled back a few steps. "Sir, you're just trying to scare me, aren't you?"
"Heh!" The masked man let out a few cold laughs, and a cold blade appeared in his hand.
"It won't be long before Lin Xiaotian and Old Five arrive. By then, they'll find your corpse, and I won't leave any trace."
"When someone breaks into the ward, regardless of who did it, they'll be the prime suspects."
"Besides, there's already a huge conflict between Lin Xiaotian and you. I'm using your death to provoke the Wu family's nerves."
Wu Yuxuan's fear grew more apparent, his voice trembling violently. "Sir, I'm just a nobody in the Wu family. No one pays attention to me. Even if I die, it won't cause Lin Xiaotian too much trouble."
"I'm truly not worth your scheme. I can help you lure out other members of the Wu family. You can deal with them; they're much more useful than me."
The masked man's eyes gleamed with pride. "I'm telling you this so you don't die in ignorance."
"At the same time, the plan I've laid out needs someone to listen."
"If no one knows, wouldn't that be boring?"
As his voice fell, the blade in his hand slashed directly towards Wu Yuxuan's neck.
Wu Yuxuan's pupils dilated, and he desperately tried to dodge, but his back was already pressed against the wall, and he watched helplessly as there was nowhere to escape.
The threat of death loomed over him, making him feel as if his heart was being fiercely squeezed.
He instantly wet his pants and completely collapsed there.
The blade grazed his scalp, shaving off a lock of his hair.
"No..."
A fearful plea, laced with violent trembling.
The masked man, however, was thoroughly enjoying the scene, his gaze filled with mockery.
"With your cowardly, timid demeanor, what's the point of you being alive?"
"I won't let you die easily. I'll torture you slowly. The more you suffer, the more enraged your family will be. I want you to wish you were dead."
As he spoke, he moved like lightning, appearing directly in front of Wu Yuxuan.
A ferocious grin on his face, he grabbed Wu Yuxuan by the neck.
The sharp dagger transformed into streaks of cold light, and in a matter of seconds, it had sliced off one of Wu Yuxuan's arms to the bone.
The heart-wrenching pain engulfed Wu Yuxuan, causing his entire body to tremble uncontrollably.
He wanted to scream, but he couldn't utter a sound, his neck choked so tightly that not even a breath of air could enter.
At this moment, he truly regretted it. If he hadn't cooperated with this guy back then, perhaps he could have died quickly. Now, he was to be cut into pieces.
His eyes were bloodshot, filled with boundless hatred.
The masked man sneered, "Do you feel this pain? I believe your family will be extremely enraged when they see your condition."
"After all, this is like dragging your family's face across the ground."
"Inciting a dispute between Lin Xiaotian and the Wu family will cause him a lot of trouble, making him unable to attend to other matters."
"Then I'll have more time to prepare for my next plan."
"My ultimate target is Lin Xiaotian, and he's far beyond what your Wu family can handle. At best, you can only cause him some minor trouble."
As his voice faded, the knife in his hand moved again.
Wu Yuxuan's face turned ashen, but he couldn't let out a single scream. His whole body trembled like a sieve.
Endless regret washed over him. He wished someone would just end it quickly, even death would have been welcome.
Alas, no one could hear his inner thoughts.
At this moment, he felt the pain in his body intensifying.
The torment of being slowly cut to pieces made him regret everything he had done.
Gradually, his vision began to darken.
The masked man's blade swept across.
Just as his neck was about to be severed, a sharp gust of wind suddenly struck.
The masked man's expression changed drastically, and he released Wu Yuxuan without hesitation.
He instinctively took a step back, his gaze fixed on the doorway.
With just one glance, his pupils contracted violently, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"How can you be here?"
"You should be with Old Five at this time."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "I knew this old scoundrel had ill intentions long ago."
"When you were doing those things, I already guessed what you were up to. I was just playing the long game to catch a big fish, and now you've taken the bait."
"Did you really think I'd waste time with Old Five there?"
"From the moment you started your schemes, I knew what you were planning. Dealing with you is simple; I just needed to observe from the shadows and deliver a fatal blow at the crucial moment."
"You old schemer, you need to let your guard down first."
Hearing this, rage flickered in the masked man's eyes.
He had been toyed with all along.
He had been gloating just moments ago, only to realize that everything he had done had been completely foreseen by Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian's face broke into a brilliant smile. "Surprised?"
As he said this, his gaze fell upon Wu Yuxuan.
Wu Yuxuan leaned against the wall, gasping for breath. His eyes were filled with terror, and he endured the piercing pain, refraining from making any sound.
He was afraid of attracting the attention of either of them.
Now, he felt like an insignificant worm at their mercy, destined to die no matter who caught him.
When he saw Lin Xiaotian's mocking gaze, he couldn't help but shiver.
Lin Xiaotian clicked his tongue. "You look terrible. I wonder what the Wu family will think when they see you like this?"
"They're only after the treasure I possess, but you've become a tool for someone else's use. What do you think those people will feel when they find out?"
A trace of malicious hatred suddenly appeared on Wu Yuxuan's face. Lin Xiaotian had just mocked him, and instead of feeling any sympathy, he felt Lin Xiaotian was deliberately watching the show. If Lin Xiaotian had intervened earlier, his arms wouldn't have been reduced to mere bone frames.