Lin Xiao watched Huang Xingcheng with cold eyes.

"So you're chickening out already?"

Huang Xingcheng nodded like he was pounding garlic. With snot and tears streaming down his face, he pleaded, "Mr. Lin, I-I was wrong! I truly know I was wrong! Please, give me another chance! I'll never dare to do it again!"

"But you're the Eldest Young Master of the Huang Family. How can you admit defeat so easily?" Lin Xiao asked with a derisive laugh.

It was pure, blatant mockery. Yet, Huang Xingcheng only felt more ashamed.

Thinking back to how arrogant he had been just moments ago, Huang Xingcheng really wanted to bash his head in. It was just too humiliating.

Seeing that Huang Xingcheng remained silent, Lin Xiao said with disdain, "Alright, get up!"

But Huang Xingcheng dared not stand. He remained kneeling before Lin Xiao.

It couldn't be helped. His grandfather had said that this matter had to be resolved, even if it meant death.

"What, are you waiting for me to help you up?" Lin Xiao asked with a cold smile.

BOOM!

Huang Xingcheng shuddered violently in fright and scrambled to his feet.

But his words were still timid. "Mr. Lin, I really know I was wrong. Please, spare our Huang Family. If you let us off, from now on I'll be your dog—your most loyal dog! I, Huang Xingcheng, always keep my word!"

By the time he finished, his words were delivered with powerful conviction.

Lin Xiao certainly knew he wasn't bluffing. He wouldn't dare. With things having reached this point, if he were talking nonsense, he would truly be courting death. Frankly speaking, there was no deep-seated hatred between him and Huang Xingcheng. The trash had only put on airs in front of him a couple of times and had his face harshly slapped for it. Since he insisted on being my dog, why would I refuse? Besides, I could use a few lackeys like him. After all, the Huang Family's power is still passable.

"Fine, I'll let you off," Lin Xiao said indifferently.

Upon hearing Lin Xiao's words, Huang Xingcheng's heart instantly burst with elation. He had believed the Huang Family was doomed, and it was all because he had been so insufferably arrogant. But unexpectedly, everything had taken a turn for the better.

Huang Xingcheng hastily wiped away his tears and said with immense excitement, "Mr. Lin, thank you! I... I... I will definitely be a good dog for you!"

Lin Xiao nodded. Just as he was about to send him away, the door of the security room was suddenly kicked open.

It was Bai Chengfeng, who burst in radiating a murderous aura. The poison in his body had clearly taken full effect; his complexion was so deathly pale it was as if all the blood had been drained from him.

The charging Bai Chengfeng glared at Lin Xiao, unable to contain his rage. "You damn beggar, give me the antidote, or else I'll kill you today!" he roared. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Lin Xiao, like a wild beast that had been thoroughly enraged.

Lin Xiao looked at him with disdain. "How are you not dead yet?"

"Fuck! You're the one who's going to die! Hurry up and hand over the antidote!" Bai Chengfeng bellowed.

Unmoved, Lin Xiao said leisurely, "Oh, that's right. The angrier you get, the faster the poison in your body works."

"Shit!" Bai Chengfeng was so angry he was speechless.

He was truly infuriated. He was from a top-tier family in Jinling City, and his elder brother was a general under the War God of the Western Region! Yet now, he was being controlled—even humiliated—by a stinking beggar. Just thinking about it made him want to kill this stinking beggar.

Huang Xingcheng couldn't stand to watch any longer. As Lin Xiao's dog, he certainly couldn't stand by and watch someone humiliate his master like this. Besides, for him, this was an excellent opportunity to prove his worth. Of course, he wouldn't miss it.

"Where did this mutt come from, daring to bark in front of Mr. Lin? Get the hell out!" Huang Xingcheng commanded coldly.

Only then did Bai Chengfeng notice Huang Xingcheng. The man did seem to have some presence.

But then again, anyone willing to associate with this stinking beggar couldn't possibly be of any significance.

With that thought in mind, Bai Chengfeng bellowed, "Who the hell do you think you are to tell me to get out? Let me tell you, I'm the Second Young Master of the Bai Family, a top-tier family in Jinling City! If you know what's good for you, get on your knees and apologize!"

Huang Xingcheng sneered. "A mere top-tier family from Jinling City dares to be so insolent in front of me? You idiot. Listen up. My name is Huang Xingcheng, Eldest Young Master of the Huang Family, a top-tier family in Shengjing. My grandfather is a disciple of the Immortal Doctor Sect, and my godfather is the King of the Northern Town. And you dare to act tough in front of me with that pathetic background of yours?"

BOOM!

Bai Chengfeng was shocked to his core, staring dumbfounded at Huang Xingcheng. The arrogance he had displayed just a moment ago vanished without a trace, replaced by a fear he had never experienced before.

He could disregard Lin Xiao because he was just a stinking beggar without power, influence, or background. But the Huang Family was a different matter entirely. They were a major top-tier family in Shengjing! Not only was the head of the family, Huang Youde, a disciple of the Immortal Doctor Sect, but Huang Xingcheng's godfather was the King of the Northern Town! In terms of both wealth and status, the Huang Family completely crushed the Bai Family. Although he wasn't sure if this person was truly from the Huang Family, it was better to err on the side of caution. If he really was, then he was digging his own grave. Anyway, his elder brother would be back the day after tomorrow at the latest. Once he returned, this stinking beggar's death was sealed.

At this realization, Bai Chengfeng's voice trembled as he spoke, "Young Master Huang, I-I-I didn't know it was you. If I had known, I wouldn't have dared to act so recklessly, not even if it killed me."

Huang Xingcheng snorted coldly. "You're nothing but a maggot, and you dare to bark? Now, get lost!"

Bai Chengfeng felt as if he had been granted amnesty. Although he didn't know why Huang Xingcheng would help this stinking beggar, he didn't dare stay any longer now that he had been ordered to leave. But just before he left, he couldn't help but say resentfully, "You stinking beggar, my brother will be back the day after tomorrow at the latest. If I don't have the antidote by then, just you wait for him to kill you!"

Having said his piece, Bai Chengfeng turned and fled.

Huang Xingcheng looked at Lin Xiao with a sycophantic expression. "Master, do you need me to use my connections to take care of that piece of trash?"

"No need. You can get lost too."

Huang Xingcheng nodded repeatedly and hurriedly took his leave.

「At the same time.」

Su Qingning led Chu Xiangxue into a private room.

"Miss Chu, please, order whatever you'd like to drink. It's on me!"

Although Su Qingning wasn't fond of Chu Xiangxue—every time she saw her, she had this nagging feeling that Chu Xiangxue would steal Lin Xiao away—the woman had, after all, helped her and Lin Xiao out of a jam tonight. By all rights, she had to treat her to these drinks.

Chu Xiangxue smiled. "Qing Ning, you don't have to be so polite. It was wrong of me to ask you to divorce Lin Xiao last time."

Su Qingning inexplicably let out a sigh of relief. She didn't know why Chu Xiangxue had changed her mind, but it was certainly good news for her.

Just as Su Qingning was about to speak, Chu Xiangxue smiled and continued, "So, Qing Ning, if you don't mind, let's be sisters from now on. You are Lin Xiao's main wife, and I shall be Lin Xiao's concubine... oh, his second concubine!"

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