Chapter 91: Great Return Pill
Chapter 91: Great Return Pill
How magical must the effects of this pill be, if it could heal such a deep wound in such a short time, and it was just some powder scraped off from it?
None of the people present were fools. Almost instantly, they realized this was an incredibly miraculous pill. Getting one meant getting an extra life!
Seeing the bright gleam in the eyes of the big brothers, Lin Mu chuckled inwardly. For people who risked their lives every day, nothing was more important than their own lives.
They were not afraid of death, but they absolutely did not want to die. No one ever thought their life was too long.
This pill was actually a weakened version of the Bone Tempering Pill that Lin Mu had refined. Although it did not have the original pill’s miraculous effects, the pure medicinal energy inside was still very beneficial to the human body.
Using it to treat wounds was almost a waste, but the pill indeed had that function.
“This is the Great Return Pill. As long as you still have a breath left, it can save your life.”
On a whim, Lin Mu did not mention the pill’s original name but instead used the name of a legendary pill from Shaolin Temple.
The Great Return Pill had appeared many times in martial arts dramas, and its miraculous effects were widely known. Using it now in this act was perfect.
“What?!”
“This is the Great Return Pill?”
“So the pills from Shaolin Temple are real! I thought they were all fake from TV dramas!”
“It really has such a magical effect!”
The big brothers were stunned for a moment, then exclaimed with great joy. After all, the wonders of Shaolin Temple indeed had many legends among the people.
“Correct, this is the Great Return Pill. Even Shaolin Temple doesn’t have many left. It’s hard to find the ingredients now, so it’s difficult to refine this kind of pill again.”
Lin Mu raised the pill in his hand and showed it to the big brothers.
“I still have a few Great Return Pills with me. If anyone can find that killer for me, I will reward them with one.”
“Good! Young Master Lin, don’t worry, we will send our men to closely watch the Europeans in this area.”
“Right, if we find anything, we will have someone contact you directly, Young Master Lin.”
Tempted by the pill, the big brothers immediately beat their chests in assurance, as if the difficulties from before had vanished.
Seeing the change in the big brothers’ attitudes, Lin Mu smiled slightly and said nothing more. After all, if you didn’t offer some benefits, why would others help you?
“What is your name?”
Lin Mu turned to look at the man whose arm he had cut earlier.
“Young Master Lin, my name is Wu Tianming.”
“Wu Tianming, good, you’re a real man. This pill is for you.”
Lin Mu handed the pill to Wu Tianming.
“No, no, Young Master Lin, this pill is too precious. I can’t accept it.”
Wu Tianming stepped back in surprise, waving his hands repeatedly.
“Take it. If I say it’s for someone, it’s for them.”
Lin Mu gave a light laugh and stuffed the pill into Wu Tianming’s hand. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the greedy looks in the big brothers’ eyes. He immediately turned his head and gave them a meaningful stare.
The big brothers knew their thoughts had been seen through and gave awkward smiles.
“Very well, then I won’t disturb your discussion. I’ll take my leave first.”
Knowing that his warning had been delivered, Lin Mu didn’t stay any longer. After finishing his business, he left Zhao Ge.
Not long after walking out the door, Wu Tianming suddenly chased after him.
“Young Master Lin, can I have a word in private?”
Lin Mu looked back and saw Wu Tianming standing in a dark corner not far away, waving at him.
“What, is there something else?”
Lin Mu walked over in two steps and asked with a slight smile.
“Young Master Lin, with your strong abilities, why don’t you take over this territory? Surely those above are no match for you.”
Wu Tianming stood in the shadows, his face half dark and half light, looking like a split face.
“Hehe, my ambitions lie elsewhere. Besides, these small-scale conflicts don’t interest me. I don’t want to get too involved in this area’s affairs.”
Lin Mu smiled slightly and shook his head.
“I have an idea. Since you came to us for help just now, it means some things can’t be done openly and require people like us, even though you don’t think much of our strength.”
“What do you want to say?”
“I’ve been following others for so long, and I don’t want to remain under someone else’s command anymore. Those brothers came out of the military with me, and after all this time, we haven’t achieved much. I feel sorry for them. This is a good opportunity.”
A gleam appeared in Wu Tianming’s eyes.
“You want to take over?”
“Yes, although I have a group of brothers supporting me, if we really fight those people, it will only end in mutual destruction. So I hope Young Master Lin can support me secretly.”
Taking a small step forward, Wu Tianming looked at Lin Mu eagerly.
“I said I don’t want to get involved in these matters.”
Lin Mu shook his head again.
“Young Master Lin, I don’t need you to actually help me with anything. Just neither confirm nor deny anything. I have my own ways to deal with them. Once I succeed, I will assist you with any request you have, even at the cost of my life!”
Wu Tianming said firmly.
Lin Mu looked at Wu Tianming and shook his head with a smile. This Wu Tianming wanted to use his reputation, like a fox borrowing the tiger’s might. As long as he didn’t explicitly say anything, no one would know if it was true or false.
After thinking for a moment and carefully examining Wu Tianming, Lin Mu felt quite favorable toward this ex-soldier. He was a man who valued loyalty. Helping him without much effort wasn’t unacceptable.
“Alright, it’s settled then. But remember, don’t come to me unless it’s something important.”
“Thank you, Young Master Lin!”
Waving his hand, Lin Mu turned and left with a smile.
For gathering information, there was no more convenient channel than these small-time gangsters. Using official forces, although faster and more convenient, would also make a cautious killer more alert.
So Lin Mu didn’t plan to look for that Shen Zhuguang but came directly to Imperial Dynasty, having these gangsters keep watch for him.
Of course, Lin Mu didn’t place all his hopes on these gangsters. After all, they were just ordinary people. That killer was definitely not a simple character, and the chance of them discovering him was quite limited.
In the end, he still needed to deal with the killer himself. The gangsters were only there to narrow down the target range a bit.
Nothing happened during his overnight cultivation. The next day, Lin Mu went to class as usual, seemingly completely unaffected.
After two classes in the morning, there was still some time left. Lin Mu went to the library alone. He had formed this habit long ago; he felt uncomfortable if he didn’t go to the library to read.
Not long after he left the classroom, Yan Langshi quickly walked in and went straight to Situ Xiu, who was sitting there.
“Is this fair to me? What did I do wrong? If there’s something you’re not satisfied with, just say it, and I’ll change.”
Looking at Situ Xiu, who was quietly reading, Yan Langshi said in a low voice.
“You didn’t do anything wrong, and I didn’t either. The only wrong thing is that we are not meant to be.”
Situ Xiu calmly turned the pages of her book, not even looking up.
“Fate? What is fate? We were engaged since childhood; isn’t that a kind of fate? Why wasn’t I engaged to someone else, but specifically to you?”
Yan Langshi seemed somewhat agitated.
“Langshi, I’m sorry, but this isn’t what I want. When we were younger, I didn’t understand many things. Now that I’ve grown up, there are some things I should decide for myself.”
Situ Xiu shook her head and glanced at Yan Langshi.
“You’ve changed. When you were in Jingdu, you weren’t like this. Ever since returning to Donghai, you’ve completely changed.”
Yan Langshi gave a short laugh and stepped back twice.
“Over these years, how I treated you, you know very well. But you still chose this path! I don’t know what changed you, but since you’ve made your choice, I have nothing more to say.”
After saying these few words, Yan Langshi looked at Song Yuru and the others sitting around Situ Xiu, nodded as a greeting, then turned and left the classroom directly.
“Xiu’er, is he your fiancé, Yan Langshi?”
Song Yuru stared at Yan Langshi’s retreating back and asked doubtfully.
“Yes, but that’s all in the past. Yesterday, I had my family cancel the engagement.”
“I admire him, but I don’t love him.”
“I don’t want to force myself. Even though I know he treats me well, that’s not a reason for me to be with him.”
Situ Xiu also looked at Yan Langshi’s retreating back and sighed in relief.
“But you should have said these things privately. Saying those words in front of so many of us, weren’t you afraid of making him angry?”
Ye Zixi had long heard that Yan Langshi was a very formidable figure, known for his methods in the upper circles of Jingdu.
“This is an unavoidable outcome. It’s better to face it sooner. The longer it drags on, the worse it is for both sides.”
Situ Xiu remained very calm, as if nothing had happened.
After a day of classes ended, Lin Mu, who had already reached the school gate, suddenly received a call from Wu Tianming.
“Tianming, didn’t I say not to contact me unless it’s important?”
“Young Master Lin, I’ve taken over this territory. I’m going to take stock of the previous assets and hope you can come take a look too, so you have an idea. Also, there are some other matters I’d like to discuss with you.”
Frowning slightly and thinking for a moment, Lin Mu finally agreed to go take a look.
After all, if he wanted these people to help him with some tasks, it was necessary to understand their background. At least he needed to know their capabilities and what they could handle.
Not long after hanging up the phone, a long black Bentley drove up to the school gate, followed by four bulletproof Mercedes-Benz cars in front and behind. This scene and the imposing manner made all the students at the school gate stop and watch.