Chapter 42: Yi Chongwen Takes Action

At these words, the entire hall erupted into chaos.

“What? The elders of the Jiang family were being controlled?”

“Damn, what kind of power does Lin Xuan have to make the Assassin Alliance work for him?”

“Thank goodness I didn’t provoke Lin Xuan, or today’s Jiang family would be my tomorrow!”

“He’s terrifying!”

Everyone present was a person of status, and the old masters were shaken to learn the extent of Lin Xuan’s influence. It was clear that from this day forth, Lin Xuan would be the unchallenged overlord of Haicheng.

Lin Ruhai was present too, though he sat in the furthest corner. Now, seeing Lin Xuan bask in glory, he was overwhelmed with regret. He had truly misjudged him. The young man had become the number one in Haicheng.

As he listened to the praises around him—Master Healer, Little Grandmaster—all lofty titles bestowed upon Lin Xuan, Lin Ruhai’s intestines twisted with remorse.

“If only I had arranged for Lin Xuan and Shanshan to be together sooner, I’d be sharing in this glory now!”

Not only was no one praising him, but there were even those mocking his lack of vision.

It was a bitter pill to swallow.

...

“My Lady Enchantress, you can’t do this!”

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Shang was dumbfounded. He never imagined that the king-level assassin he had hired to deal with Lin Xuan would instead turn against his own family.

“This is the organization’s decision. Besides, your Jiang family’s actions have cost us dearly. Your father, Jiang Yajun, has already been executed by me,” the Enchantress said coldly.

“What? No!” Jiang Shang broke down completely, crying out to the heavens, “Father!”

“Enough of your wailing. You didn’t seem so pitiful when you were plotting against me.” Lin Xuan flicked a needle at him, sealing his mute acupoint.

Jiang Shang could only sob silently.

Suddenly, the Enchantress’s phone rang.

“What is it… What!?” Her face twisted in anger as she hung up and said to Lin Xuan, “The Dragon Group just broke in and rescued the Jiang family’s elders.”

“The Dragon Group. They threaten me one moment and ruin my plans the next. It seems they’re determined to be my enemy.” Lin Xuan knew this was Yi Chongwen’s move.

The Enchantress asked, “Do you want to check it out?”

“Alright.” Lin Xuan nodded.

With a flick of his hand, he sent a needle flying, crippling Jiang Shang’s last hope of manhood.

“Aaah!” Jiang Shang howled, clutching himself in agony.

Though he was loath to admit it, he was now the last eunuch on Blue Star.

Despair consumed him—what hope was left in life as a eunuch? There would be no more joy or play. Overwhelmed by pain, he fainted.

“How pitiful,” Zhou Xiaoyu muttered. Then, remembering something, she pulled out her phone and sent a message to Wu Fan.

“Brother Wu Fan, you must never provoke that country bumpkin! He destroys people’s manhood!”

Wu Fan replied, “Heh, has your Brother Wu Fan ever been afraid of anyone?”

Xiaoyu: “I’m serious, why don’t you believe me?”

Wu Fan: “I believe you. Send me a private photo.”

Xiaoyu: [Photo]

It was a personal photo of her in a JK uniform with white over-the-knee socks and twin ponytails, brimming with youthful energy.

Wu Fan was stunned.

“Brother Wu Fan, when are you coming to Binhai?”

“Soon. In this period. Xiaoyu, are you ready for your brother to spoil you?”

“I’m ready. I want to know what that feels like too.”

Zhou Xiaoyu was equally full of anticipation.

To give her first time to her idol—she had no regrets.

...

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan and the Enchantress raced through the night.

The Enchantress ordered two of her subordinates to stay behind and guard Jiang Shang. She and Lin Xuan headed straight for an abandoned factory on the outskirts.

“Your speed isn’t much,” the Enchantress remarked.

Her footwork was swift and ghostly, covering ten meters in a single stride as she darted ahead like a phantom in the darkness.

“I’m holding back for your sake,” Lin Xuan replied, following at a leisurely pace.

“Your strength is probably at the initial Profound rank. I’m the same, and in terms of footwork, you might not be better than me,” she scoffed, clearly unwilling to concede.

“Heh, then keep up!”

With a surge, Lin Xuan’s steps seemed to defy gravity, and he vanished in a flash.

“What?” The Enchantress was astonished.

Three minutes later, she arrived at the abandoned factory.

“I’ve been waiting for you for quite a while,” Lin Xuan said coolly.

The Enchantress stared in disbelief. “Just what level are you?”

“One step away from becoming a true master,” Lin Xuan said, then strode inside.

“Could you be at the peak of initial Profound rank?” The Enchantress was shocked.

This youth was a true prodigy—not only had he advanced to Profound rank at such a young age, he was on the verge of reaching mid-Profound. Monstrous talent!

Bang, bang, bang—

As they entered the factory, several peanuts were fired at them.

“Courting death!” The Enchantress vanished, merging into the darkness to hunt.

Soon, a scream echoed ahead—a Dragon Group member had been caught.

At that moment, Lin Xuan’s phone rang.

It was Xiao Dai’er.

“Brother, something’s wrong. Yi Chongwen appeared out of nowhere and rescued Jiang Shang. I couldn’t stop him.”

“I understand. Are you hurt?” Lin Xuan asked with concern.

“I’m fine, he just kicked me once,” she replied.

“Don’t worry, Sister Dai’er. I’ll make sure to pay him back for that kick!” Lin Xuan was seething inside.

Dare to kick my honorary sister? This grudge would not be forgotten.

“Mhm, I believe you,” Xiao Dai’er said happily.

“Lin Xuan, I warned you: the consequences of refusing me are more than you can bear.” A voice slowly echoed.

Lin Xuan turned to see a drone hovering nearby.

“Hiding behind a drone, too afraid to face me in person? So this is the mighty Dragon Group’s leader? How laughable!” Lin Xuan mocked.

“We’ll meet in due time. Don’t worry, I’ll give you your chance to challenge me.” With that, Yi Chongwen prepared to fly the drone away.

Lin Xuan flicked his fingers, sending out a burst of energy that shattered the drone with a bang.

Soon, the Enchantress returned, suppressing her anger.

“I took out a few lackeys, but none of the real core members. The Jiang family’s people have been relocated.”

This was the first time she felt so humiliated. And on the very day she was trying to win Lin Xuan over! Their interference had ruined everything.

This feud was now etched in stone.

...

Although he had made an enemy of Yi Chongwen, it didn’t stop Lin Xuan from becoming the number one in Haicheng.

From this day on, he was known as the Little Grandmaster—also famed as a miracle doctor—adored by all the great families.

What happened last night left every family in shock.

The underground world overseas was equally astounded. On the forums, assassins everywhere discussed Lin Xuan.

“Be careful on your missions from now on. Know who you’re dealing with.”

“That’s right—especially if you’re going to Haicheng, keep your eyes open and don’t mess with Lin Xuan.”

“Latest news: the Enchantress has stayed in Haicheng, apparently because of Lin Xuan!”

“Oh my god, who exactly is this Lin Xuan?”

...

Capital City,

The Xu Family.

“So there’s a Little Grandmaster in Binhai. Interesting.”

Lin Jing had also received the news. She smiled slightly at the headlines. But when she opened the photos and saw who it was, her smile froze, turning cold and mocking.

“Since when did a trash at the entry-level Yellow rank get to be called a grandmaster?”

“Junior brother, do you think you’re that great? You can’t even compare to me. Earning an empty title doesn’t make you a true grandmaster.

When will you wake up? When will you stop being so childish?”