Chapter 103: Mysterious Visitors
Chapter 103: Mysterious Visitors
That strike just now was a sudden idea of Lin Mu.
Condensing qi into needles was one of the highest techniques in the Inchlight Sun-Seizing Secret Art. When one reached this realm, they could completely break free from the constraints of silver needles and use various needle techniques without any restrictions.
Of course, reaching this level naturally placed extremely high demands on the user’s own zhenqi—not just the quantity but also the quality.
Given Lin Mu’s current realm, he could barely condense a thread of zhenqi. It was this thread of zhenqi that he used to subdue the masked assassin before him.
The needle formed by that thread of zhenqi directly struck a vital point in the masked assassin’s chest, blocking the critical juncture where his meridians circulated. With just one hit, it completely immobilized him.
“Not good! How did this happen?”
“Impossible! He didn’t even touch my acupoints. Why do I feel as if my acupoints have been sealed?”
The masked man was inwardly shocked. As he looked at Lin Mu lying on the ground, his expression changed unpredictably. He wanted to move his body but found he couldn’t budge at all, as if he had completely lost control.
Lin Mu hadn’t actually touched the masked man’s body, but the needle formed by his thread of zhenqi had struck the masked man’s chest from a distance. That thread of zhenqi was extremely faint, so the masked man hadn’t even noticed it.
Just then, the last soldier guarding outside rushed in. As soon as he entered, he saw the scene before him: three of his comrades were already lying on the ground, and the masked assassin was standing right in front of Lin Mu.
Seeing the assassin poised to deliver a fatal blow to Lin Mu, the soldier disregarded everything else and charged forward, delivering a powerful kick to the masked man’s chest, sending him flying backward.
“Hey! Don’t kick him!”
Lin Mu’s heart leaped, but by the time he shouted, the soldier had already executed a stylish flying kick, sending the masked man flying.
Watching this scene, Lin Mu could only let out a helpless, bitter laugh in his heart.
After all, the soldier was acting to protect him. The masked man had been too close, and the soldier couldn’t afford to think too much—he had to create distance first.
That heavy kick, however, happened to disperse the thread of zhenqi Lin Mu had struck into the masked man’s chest. The masked man suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, let out a sinister laugh, and climbed back to his feet.
Lin Mu had only sealed the outer layer of the masked man’s blood vessels. Because the zhenqi was so weak, the condensed needle was too faint to penetrate deeply, which was why the soldier’s kick had easily broken it.
“Next time, don’t let me catch another opportunity, or I will definitely take your life!”
Now free to move, the masked man didn’t dare to stay any longer. More people would arrive soon, and if he delayed, it might be his turn to die.
Assassins cherished their own lives above all else. As long as he was alive, he would have countless chances to attack his target again. Moreover, he could keep his target in a constant state of fear and anxiety. This kind of psychological torment was the most satisfying.
So, the moment the masked man regained his mobility, he immediately dashed toward the window and vanished into the vast night.
“Don’t chase him! Be careful of his trap!”
Seeing the soldier about to give chase, Lin Mu quickly stopped him.
“Actually, I had already immobilized him just now. He couldn’t move at all. But your kick to his chest ended up restoring his ability to move.”
“Oh… I’m really sorry. I was too anxious just now and didn’t notice. It seems I messed things up. My apologies!”
The soldier paused for a moment, then quickly understood. His face flushed red, and he apologized repeatedly.
“Forget it. You were only following orders to protect me. How could I blame you? The other three were drugged. They’ll wake up once you clean their faces with water.”
Lin Mu waved his hand dismissively, climbed up from the floor, and lay back down on the bed. Then he pressed the button on the bedside.
Shortly after, a nurse entered the room. Seeing the mess in the ward, she stopped in her tracks and looked at them with confusion. “What happened here? Is everything alright?”
“It’s nothing serious. Someone attacked me earlier, but they’ve been driven off now. The wound on my chest has reopened. Could you please help me redress it and change the bandages? Thank you.”
Lin Mu stopped the soldier from speaking up. There was no need to involve the hospital nurse in these matters. He just asked her to change the bandages.
The three soldiers who had regained consciousness learned that Lin Mu had nearly been killed by the masked assassin. They felt deeply guilty, realizing that even with four of them protecting the target, they had almost let him be assassinated.
Afterward, the four soldiers rearranged their duties: two guarded outside the door, and two stayed inside the ward, standing beside the other bed and keeping a close watch on all the windows.
Lin Mu told them twice not to guard inside the ward, but they wouldn’t listen. In the end, he gave up.
Knowing they meant well, he didn’t have the heart to force them out.
The night passed without further incident. The next day, when Zhou Shiyun came to work and heard about what had happened, she didn’t even have time to properly put on her doctor’s coat. Leaving it open, she rushed into Lin Mu’s room like a gust of wind.
“What happened? I heard from the nurses that someone attacked you last night?”
“It’s nothing. The assassin was scared off. If I hadn’t been injured beforehand, I would have subdued him long ago. That guy is quite clever—he knows he’s no match for me, so he never confronts me directly.”
Lin Mu smiled reassuringly, trying to ease Zhou Shiyun’s worries.
“Who are these people? Why are they so fixated on targeting you?”
Zhou Shiyun was very concerned. If these people weren’t caught, wouldn’t it mean there would be no peace?
“I know one group of assassins was hired by the Yan Family, but there are two groups after me. I’m not sure who sent the other group yet. Once I’ve recovered, I’ll start looking into their whereabouts.”
Lin Mu shook his head, indicating that he wasn’t entirely sure either.
“Sigh, what should we do now?”
Zhou Shiyun sighed and gently tucked in the corners of Lin Mu’s blanket.
“What else can we do? I need to focus on recovering first. Everything else can wait until I’m better.”
Lin Mu chuckled and patted Zhou Shiyun’s hand. From the faint lines around her eyes, he could tell she hadn’t slept all night. It seemed she was genuinely worried about him.
“I guess that’s all we can do for now. But we need to strengthen the protection during this period to prevent those people from taking advantage of the situation.”
Zhou Shiyun was at a loss. She was just an ordinary girl with some medical skills—no influence, no power. There was little she could do to help Lin Mu, except take care of his health.
“I’ll go make some soup to help nourish your body. You should lie down and rest properly. Don’t move around too much. Your wound reopened yesterday, which will make recovery even more troublesome.”
“Don’t worry, you know my body better than anyone. These wounds aren’t a big deal.”
Lin Mu laughed heartily, but his words reminded Zhou Shiyun that Lin Mu’s body was different from ordinary people’s—his recovery speed was astonishing.
“I know you recover quickly, but you still need to rest more. Isn’t that better than moving around recklessly?”
Zhou Shiyun rolled her eyes at him, then stood up and began buttoning her doctor’s coat one by one.
Watching the elegant movements of the beautiful Zhou, Lin Mu’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he teased, “Who designed this doctor’s coat anyway? It’s so unattractive—it doesn’t highlight your figure at all. What a waste of such a great body.”
“This is a uniform. Cleanliness and neatness are what it’s meant to emphasize. Why would it need to highlight curves? We’re doctors, not models.”
Zhou Shiyun gave Lin Mu an exasperated look. She hadn’t expected him to joke around at a time like this.
“Seriously, I think this coat is completely unflattering. How about I design a specialized uniform for you when I have some free time?”
Lin Mu leaned over, tugging at Zhou Shiyun’s coat as he looked it over left and right, grinning playfully.
“Alright, alright. We’ll talk about it when you’re better. I’ll definitely wear it.”
Zhou Shiyun humored him as if he were a child, gently pushing him back under the covers. She patted his hair and then turned to leave the room.
Not long after Zhou Shiyun left, two mysterious visitors arrived outside the ward. Since they were unfamiliar faces, the soldiers guarding the door stopped them immediately.
“Tell Lin Mu that Lu Shouyang is here. He’ll know who I am.”
Lin Mu had already heard the voices outside and didn’t wait for anyone to come in and notify him. He directly instructed the soldiers to let them in.
“You kid, Beibei hasn’t been gone for long, and you’re already causing trouble everywhere. You get attacked every other day and end up in this sorry state every time. You’re really embarrassing us!”
Lu Shouyang entered the room with an elderly man. The first thing he said upon seeing Lin Mu was a reprimand.
“Heh, Senior Lu, it’s not like I want this. They’re the ones coming after me. I’m a law-abiding citizen—you can’t smear my reputation!”
Lin Mu smiled faintly, then turned his gaze to the elderly man. “And who might this be?”
“I’ve already reported some of your matters to the higher-ups. They’re very interested in you now. Elder Zhang is here specifically to see you.”
Lu Shouyang laughed, then brought over a chair and personally helped the elderly man sit down.
Watching this, Lin Mu’s eye twitched slightly. What was Lu Shouyang’s status? If even he was personally attending to this elderly man, how could the man be ordinary?
After the elderly man sat down, he simply looked at Lin Mu with a smile, saying nothing. Lu Shouyang immediately understood and nodded. He then took out a document from his pocket.
After showing it to the two soldiers in the room, they were startled. They immediately saluted solemnly and then stood up to leave the ward.
“Lin Mu, we’ve studied your files and are very impressed with your talent. Shouyang, here, speaks highly of you. I’ve come to discuss something with you—to see if you’d be willing to carry out some special tasks for us.”
Elder Zhang looked at Lin Mu with a warm smile, as if what he was proposing was a trivial matter.
“By the way, we know all about your injuries and who’s responsible. As long as you’re willing to help us, we can take care of all these troubles for you.”
“Elder Zhang, who exactly are you?”
Lin Mu looked at the elderly man, his expression full of doubt. After all, the words coming from the elder’s mouth hinted at an extremely powerful organization behind him.
“Lin Mu, if you agree to help us, not even the united forces of all the families in Huaxia could lay a finger on you.”
Elder Zhang smiled faintly, as if the families of Huaxia were nothing more than clay chickens and straw dogs in his eyes—utterly powerless.
“Elder Zhang, you didn’t come here first thing in the morning just to make fun of me, did you?”
Lin Mu was slightly taken aback. Someone who could say such things either had immense power behind them or was completely delusional, thinking they could withstand the combined might of all Huaxia’s families?