Chapter 108: Going Alone to the Rendezvous
Chapter 108: Going Alone to the Rendezvous
Those workers who had fainted at Shuixiang Teahouse had already been awakened by Ye Zixi and the others earlier.
After that, they were sent home to rest.
Lin Mu locked the door securely and then left Shuixiang Teahouse.
Upon returning home, the three girls were sitting in the living room.
Each one guarded her mobile phone, seeming to wait for some call.
When they saw Lin Mu enter the living room, Ye Zixi quickly stood up and went over to him.
“How was it, A-Mu? Any news?”
“Yes, some new information. Just now, the killer called the Shuixiang Teahouse.”
Lin Mu sat down and drank some water.
“What did he say?”
“He told me to go alone to the place he chose, at night.”
“What? No! How can you go alone? Plus, it’s where the killer picked. He must have a trap ready there.”
Ye Zixi immediately objected.
“Don’t worry. Up close, that killer is no match for me. Even if he tries tricks, I’ll be extra careful. He won’t get a chance.”
Lin Mu tried to comfort the girls.
“But he’s a professional killer. Who knows what dirty tricks he can use? Those people care only about killing, not how they do it. There are many ways to take a life.”
Ling Xuanrong also looked very worried. She didn’t want Lin Mu to meet the killer alone.
“I have no choice. I must go. Sister You and her husband are in his hands. If I don’t go, or if I bring others, the killer might end them right away.”
Lin Mu shook his head helplessly. He was forced to do this.
“What if we secretly follow you? At least, if something happens, we can help each other. Isn’t that better than going alone?”
Song Yuru suggested.
“No way. Since the killer said I can’t bring anyone, he must have a way to watch. What if he spots you? That could put Sister You and her husband in more danger.”
Lin Mu shook his head and refused the idea.
“If I go alone, his focus will only be on me. He might not harm Sister You and her husband right away. Once I take care of the killer, everything will be fine.”
“Maybe we can come up with a perfect plan before you go see him?”
Song Yuru started thinking hard about options.
“There’s no such thing as a perfect plan. I’ll have to adapt when the time comes. Don’t worry about me. This time, they’re not surprising me. It won’t be so easy. How dare they trouble people around me? I will make them regret it.”
Lin Mu set down his cup. A sharp light flashed in his eyes.
The three girls had never seen Lin Mu like this before. They couldn’t get over it at once. In their memories, Lin Mu was that gentle, polite, and elegant guy. This powerful side was new to them.
“A-Mu, do you think this could be from the Yan Family too?”
“No. The people sent by the Yan Family should be killers from Blood Thorn, sent by Europe. This one had tried to kill me before anything with the Yan Family even started. He must be sent by another group.”
Lin Mu replied with certainty.
“Tonight, when I catch him, he’ll tell me who ordered this.”
“But what if he won’t talk?”
“Don’t worry. I’ve got ways to make him speak. Even if I can’t use some things, I have many tricks to make it feel worse than dying. No killer can last through that.”
Lin Mu gave a chilling smile. The three girls felt a shiver down their spines.
“How about asking Wu Tianming to send some experts from Saber? They could keep a distance without coming near. The killer won’t find out. If anything happens, they can support you fast.”
Ye Zixi proposed.
“More people aren’t always better. Besides, killers aren’t scared of crowds. They’re great at messy fights.”
Lin Mu shook his head.
“If all else fails, I can ask my godfather to send troops. They could surround the whole area within ten miles. Then he’ll have no way to escape.”
Ling Xuanrong said, her voice full of anger.
“A big move like that won’t help us. What if the killer gets desperate and kills Sister You and her husband first? We’re meant to rescue them, not just trap the killer.”
Lin Mu patted Ling Xuanrong’s back to comfort her.
“Don’t worry. I’m ready. This time, I will get that killer and bring Sister You back safely.”
“Going alone is fine, but having gear might help. I’ll call someone to bring it over.”
Ling Xuanrong suddenly thought of something. She made a quick call and arranged for a new bulletproof vest to be delivered soon. It was a top piece from the army, both strong and reliable.
Lin Mu was not yet tough enough to stop bullets by himself. Even though he reacted very quickly, wearing the bulletproof vest gave him more room to move.
With it on, he could handle bullets from less powerful guns. It might even save him from a few hits.
Time moved slowly. Soon, it was the hour set by the killer. The bulletproof vest arrived early at their home. With the girls’ help, Lin Mu put it on carefully. Then he added an outer shirt over it.
“I’m off. You guys stay home. Wait for my good news.”
Lin Mu looked at the three girls and gave a confident smile.
“A-Mu!”
Just as Lin Mu turned to leave, Song Yuru called him back. He looked at her with a questioning glance.
“Be careful, okay! Come back safe!”
Song Yuru emphasized with care, then gave a soft kiss on Lin Mu’s cheek.
Lin Mu paused briefly. Then he turned quickly to Ye Zixi and grinned. “Yuru already kissed one cheek. Aren’t you going to kiss the other?”
Song Yuru had kissed the right cheek. Lin Mu shifted to offer the left.
Surprisingly, Ye Zixi didn’t joke as she usually does. Instead, she leaned in and kissed Lin Mu gently on the cheek. “You must come back safely!”
“What about you, Xuanrong?”
Lin Mu smiled and turned to Ling Xuanrong.
“You! I’ll save my kiss for when you come back!”
Ling Xuanrong hid a laugh behind her hand. Though her eyes held worry she couldn’t hide, she held it in. She didn’t want to distract Lin Mu now.
“Wait for me!”
Lin Mu looked at the three girls one last time. His figure vanished from the room in a flash. Only Ye Zixi saw him leave through the window, not the living room door.
Outside, a car engine started. A sharp sound of tires skidding followed. Then the Maybach groaned with power and quickly drove out of Huacheng Mingyuan.
“When did A-Mu’s martial arts get so amazing?”
The three girls were stunned by Lin Mu’s skill.
Especially Ye Zixi. She remembered Song Yuru saying Lin Mu knew nothing of martial arts before. Now, he was way better than her.
“I don’t know. Maybe he’s one of those geniuses they talk about?”
Ling Xuanrong blurted out without much thought.
“I’m the one with odd bones!”
Ye Zixi giggled, then pulled the other two onto the couch.
“There’s nothing more we can do now. We just sit tight and wait for A-Mu to finish the fight!”
Half an hour later, Lin Mu drove to the seashore. It was exactly the location given by the killer.
He got out and walked to a small pavilion near the water. He sat casually on the stool, waiting for the killer.
Lin Mu was focused only on the seaside action. He didn’t notice a pair of eyes watching him strangely from a distance.
Not far away, inside a seaside villa, Ji Qinglan was alone on the balcony. She looked bored at the night scenery by the water until she saw a car pull up.
She wondered who would come here so late at night. The door opened, and out came Lin Mu.
Even though it was quite far, Ji Qinglan had strong martial arts and very sharp eyes. She recognized Lin Mu’s figure instantly.
Guessing Lin Mu must be here for something, Ji Qinglan didn’t disturb him. She kept watching. About ten more minutes passed. Then an old steward walked onto the balcony.
“Miss, it’s late. You should go inside and rest.”
“Uncle Xu, I’ll stay a bit longer. It’s fine. You go sleep.”
Ji Qinglan turned back and spoke calmly.
“Alright, Miss. The night wind is chilly. Take care.”
Uncle Xu nodded. Knowing his lady’s deep martial arts skills, he wasn’t worried. He left the balcony.
Lin Mu didn’t pay attention to the distance. Right now, he couldn’t spare thoughts for anything else. His mind was filled with ideas on how to save Sister You and her husband soon.
It was the time set by the killer, but he still hadn’t appeared. Every breeze and rustle was under Lin Mu’s awareness. He felt no one approaching.
Watching Lin Mu sitting there alone in the pavilion, Ji Qinglan tapped the railing with one hand and floated down from the balcony. Just as she started heading toward Lin Mu, her gaze shot toward another spot.
A group of over ten people ran fast toward Lin Mu’s position. The two at the back carried two people tied up tightly.
Ji Qinglan, who had been soaring gently, suddenly dropped down fast. Her speed made her seem like she vanished in an instant. No one noticed.
With so many running over, Lin Mu sensed them right away. He flashed from the pavilion to outside.
“Lin Mu, you did come!”
The leading masked man lifted his hand for a halt. Behind him, the crowd stopped all at once.
“I’m here. Now set them free!”
Lin Mu stood still, calmly facing the group.
“Hehe, you’re a loyal one after all. Going solo for friends like that—I’m not sure if I should admire your bravery or laugh at your stupidity.”
The killer gave a loud laugh, watching Lin Mu closely.
“What you think doesn’t matter. I came alone, as you asked. Shouldn’t you let them go now?”
Lin Mu smiled carelessly and pointed at Sister You and her husband behind the group.