Chapter 83

In the deep night, the alleys, twisted and dark like a spider's web, the young man carried a little girl and ran frantically. Fire.

The howling cold wind cut like a knife, stinging the numb wounds, but compared to the worry in his heart, these were nothing.

Lin Xun realized for the first time that, at some point, Xia Zhi had taken an irreplaceable place in his heart.

The moment he saw her being hit and flown away, Lin Xun felt the world collapse, all his thoughts and ambitions vanished, leaving only unbridled anger and madness.

This feeling made Lin Xun tremble, for he had never known that he could be irrational.

Xia Zhi, held in his arms, opened her eyes and looked at Lin Xun quietly, without speaking, but there was a faint smile on her pale face.

When he saw that No. 49 courtyard was not far away, before Lin Xun could breathe a sigh of relief, he suddenly saw a figure standing in front of his house.

At the same time, the figure turned around and saw Lin Xun. It was none other than Gu Yanping, the owner of Jin Yutang.

His gaze swept over Lin Xun, and he seemed to understand something. With a serious expression, he said, "If you trust me, sir, I will guard this place."

Lin Xun's voice was hoarse, "Thank you."

With that, he rushed into the house with Xia Zhi, not having the time to wonder why Gu Yanping was there in the middle of the night.

Gu Yanping watched Lin Xun's figure disappear, then stood silently at the door, like a guardian deity.

He had an ordinary appearance, but at that moment, he exuded a solemn and imposing aura.

"Father, we have investigated. A fire broke out at the Black Tiger Gang's headquarters. It is said that a powerful enemy attacked, but the details are still unclear."

Not long after, a young man rushed from a distant alley. It was Gu Liang, Gu Yanping's son.

"Hmm."

Gu Yanping nodded and said, "Lin Xun has returned. Be prepared, tonight will not be peaceful."

A hint of sternness flashed across his face.

"Father, I heard that the Black Tiger Gang has a Linggang realm expert. What should we do?"

Before Gu Liang could finish, Gu Yanping interrupted, "No matter who it is, no one will step through this door tonight."

His voice was resolute.

Gu Liang was taken aback and nodded silently.

"Remember, Liang, a true merchant is not a deceitful and slippery person, nor a fickle villain."

After a moment of silence, Gu Yanping said calmly, "Lin Xun has done us a favor, and we should repay it with kindness, regardless of whether he will cooperate with us in the future."

Gu Liang was moved and nodded solemnly, "I understand, Father."

Gu Yanping nodded and gazed into the deep night, knowing that this night would be long.

In the room, Lin Xun carefully placed Xia Zhi on the bed. He was anxious about what kind of spiritual medicine to use to heal her, but then he heard Xia Zhi say, "I just need to cultivate for a while to recover. You don't need to worry."

Lin Xun sighed in relief, "Really, no need to take any spiritual medicine?"

Xia Zhi shook her head, "We killed Lü Laohu, which will cause chaos in the Black Tiger Gang. This will also attract the attention of other criminal forces, and our Shuangmu Gang will inevitably be affected. You need to be careful."

Lin Xun immediately understood her meaning.

With Lü Laohu dead, the Black Tiger Gang would be leaderless and in chaos, making it a good opportunity for other gangs to take over. The other gangs in this civilian area would not miss such an opportunity.

This was not a big concern for Lin Xun, but he had to be vigilant about whether other gangs would take advantage of the situation to attack him and Xia Zhi.

Now, everyone in the civilian area knew that Lin Xun was the leader of the Shuangmu Gang, and his influence was growing, posing a serious threat to the survival of other gangs.

In this situation, if those gangs knew that he and Xia Zhi were both seriously injured, they would be more than willing to take advantage of the situation and kill them.

As the saying goes, when the clam and the sandpiper fight, the fisherman benefits.

In tonight's situation, the other gangs would not remain indifferent once they saw the opportunity.

On the bed, Xia Zhi had already started to cultivate. Her cultivation method was unique. She sat cross-legged, her spine straight, her shoulders relaxed, and her hands interlocked in a strange seal in front of her.

At the same time, an invisible force emanated from her body, and she floated in the air.

At some point, a white bone spear appeared, resting on Xia Zhi's knees. Silver, cold light emanated from the spear and flowed into Xia Zhi's body. It was clear that Xia Zhi's breath was calm and long, as if she had entered a deep and mysterious state of cultivation.

In the past, Xia Zhi seemed to do nothing but eat and sleep, as if she never cultivated. This was the first time Lin Xun had seen her cultivate.

It was very mysterious.

This was Lin Xun's main feeling. After watching her for a while, he saw that Xia Zhi's breath had stabilized, so he quietly turned and left the room.

Xia Zhi was mysterious, and Lin Xun had known this for a long time. He was no longer surprised.

The night was like a curtain, with thick clouds covering the sky, making it dark and oppressive.

In the courtyard, Lin Xun began to treat his wounds silently.

He took off his shoulder guards, wrist guards, and inner armor, exposing his body to the air. Bloody scars crisscrossed his shoulders, ribs, and waist, and there were bruises and internal injuries.

Each wound represented a pain that was hard to bear, and the accumulation of so many wounds was unimaginably painful.

But Lin Xun seemed to feel nothing, not even a frown.

He had to heal his wounds as soon as possible because tonight would be a tough night.

"Sir, if you don't mind, let me help you."

Gu Yanping had entered the courtyard at some point and was surprised by Lin Xun's injuries.

"No need, I can do it myself."

Lin Xun smiled and began to wash each wound with clear water.

Gu Yanping said with a touch of emotion, "If it weren't for my son's report, you might have been in trouble. I didn't know you were so seriously injured."

Lin Xun then remembered that Gu Liang had indeed come by in the evening, and his words had caught Gu Yanping's attention, leading to his appearance at his doorstep in the middle of the night.

"It's nothing. The Black Tiger Gang wanted to kill me, so I had to strike first."

After washing his wounds, Lin Xun took out the prepared spiritual medicine and began to apply it carefully. He then smiled, "Fortunately, I killed Lü Laohu, which has made things easier for me."

Lü Laohu was dead.

Gu Yanping was immediately surprised and looked at Lin Xun differently. He was sure that Lin Xun was not lying.

This meant that Lü Laohu, a Linggang realm expert, might indeed be dead.

Thinking that Lin Xun had killed a Linggang realm expert, Gu Yanping was also unable to remain calm. This young man was truly extraordinary.

But Gu Yanping did not ask too many questions. After calming down, he quickly remembered something else and said, "With Lü Laohu dead, his subordinates will be in disarray. This situation will attract the attention of other forces."

Lin Xun interjected, "Mr. Gu, you might not know, but other forces will likely come to trouble me tonight."

He then explained the situation and did not hide anything about the Shuangmu Gang.

Gu Yanping, understanding Lin Xun's intentions, nodded seriously, "The Flame Spirit Blade you sold last time helped Jin Yutang a lot. Tonight, I will guard your door."

Lin Xun stood up and bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Mr. Gu." He then added, "Mr. Gu, you can call me Lin Xun."

Gu Yanping laughed, "Alright, but you can't call me Mr. Gu anymore, it sounds too formal."

Lin Xun also laughed, "Then I'll boldly call you Uncle Gu."

Gu Yanping laughed again, seemingly pleased, "Rest easy and heal. I'll go check the door to see how many demons will come to their doom tonight."

He turned and left.

Lin Xun watched his figure disappear at the door, feeling a sense of admiration. This Uncle Gu was not simple at all.

Gu Yanping was indeed not simple. With just one Flame Spirit Blade, he had caused a stir in the entire Donglin City, making Jin Yutang famous.

Could an ordinary person do that?

And now, based on his son Gu Liang's words, he had come to visit in the middle of the night, helping Lin Xun in a significant way. This was not just adding flowers to brocade but providing help in a time of need.

But throughout, Gu Yanping had not made any requests, which was not typical of a merchant.

However, this made Lin Xun owe him a great favor. If Gu Yanping had any requests in the future, Lin Xun would likely agree if he could.

This was wisdom and skill, making people grateful while getting things done beautifully.

Even now, Lin Xun felt a deep admiration.

At the same time, Gu Yanping, standing at the door, was also feeling reflective. He had a rich life experience and had seen many talented young people, some with outstanding cultivation potential and others with extraordinary wisdom and skills. Each had their own strengths, and compared to them, Lin Xun did not seem particularly outstanding.

But Lin Xun had a unique aura that was different from others. Gu Yanping could not describe it, but he was sure that as long as Lin Xun did not encounter any major setbacks, he would one day shine in a way that would astonish the world.

Would that day come?

Gu Yanping's thoughts drifted, recalling many past events.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed from a distant alley, making Gu Yanping's eyes narrow as he snapped out of his thoughts.

He remained motionless, but a terrifying aura was gathering around him. His previously ordinary and plain face now exuded a commanding presence.

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