Chapter 1372 - 1387: Stabbed for a Brother
Even if they are more formidable than those three assassins! Lin Mu still has considerable confidence, after all, there are a few gunmen like Erwa present, and the Hai Family has some strength!
So joining forces with these gunmen to defeat those three shouldn’t be a problem, but the issue is that King Kong is in their hands. Trying to deliver a fatal strike is impossible, and if they can’t be quickly eliminated, the scales tip towards Celestial Silkworm’s side.
No matter what, Lin Mu doesn’t want anything to happen to King Kong. Although they’ve only known each other for a few days, King Kong’s character has earned Lin Mu’s admiration. Such a loyal brother is indeed rare and valuable. If King Kong’s heart can be won over, it would undeniably be a huge gain for Lin Mu.
"Tell me, what do you want to do?" Lin Mu asked Celestial Silkworm.
"Nothing in particular, just to see if you are willing to do something for King Kong. His life is in my hands now; if I merely swipe my blade towards his throat, then his life is over!" Celestial Silkworm gestured lightly.
"We’re all men here, don’t beat around the bush. Just say what you want me to do!" Lin Mu impatiently waved his hand.
"Fine, I don’t like long-winded talk either, so I’ll get straight to the point. See this?"
Celestial Silkworm pointed to the knife stabbed into King Kong’s body, "I still have quite a few more on me. According to my previous plan, these daggers were meant to be stabbed into King Kong’s body. But now, unfortunately, you’ve arrived. If you’re willing, these remaining daggers can be yours to bear. If you’re willing, his life will be saved; if not, I have no other choice, King Kong will die. So now, his fate is in your hands!"
Celestial Silkworm finished and then laughed, asking, "What’s your choice?"
Hearing these words, King Kong couldn’t help but glance at Lin Mu. However, all he saw in Lin Mu’s eyes was resolute determination, cold as ice; there was no other expression. Lin Mu couldn’t understand why King Kong would risk his life for a mere promise. This fellow could easily go back on his word. So King Kong’s thoughts were also puzzling to Lin Mu. But since King Kong considered him a good brother, a true man of loyalty, Lin Mu was determined to protect his good brother at all costs, willing even to stab himself for him.
Lin Mu seemed to see through everything, coldly saying to Celestial Silkworm, "I know that you want me injured so we can fight later; is that it? You’re so insidious! But since you said it, I’ll let your scheme succeed!"
Then Lin Mu extended his right hand, catching the daggers Celestial Silkworm tossed his way, and proceeded to remove the daggers from King Kong’s body. Of course, before removing the knives, Lin Mu placed an elixir in King Kong’s mouth. This Divine Medicine, made from a thousand-year-old wild ginseng and Cordyceps, has the effect of reviving the dead. Without it, removing the daggers would lead to uncontrolled bleeding, causing death even for someone like King Kong with abundant blood if too much blood flows out. So Lin Mu gave him the elixir, also making King Kong’s pain less severe.
Lin Mu calmly held the daggers in his hand without so much as a furrowed brow and took one of them, stabbing it into his own leg.
Puh, a stream of blood flowed out.
"Husband..." Haihua called out painfully from the side, tears in her eyes.
Not only Haihua but King Kong, tied to the tree, also frowned deeply. Previously unmoved by several stabs, King Kong now showed a slight change in expression. His eyes flickered, and his emotions became quite complex. He didn’t know what he was thinking, seemingly worried for Lin Mu and blaming himself for implicating Lin Mu.
Lin Mu looked at Haihua and chuckled, "Don’t worry, I’m fine."
Of course, before stabbing himself, Lin Mu had sealed several of his acupuncture points and secretly taken an elixir. So even though some blood would flow, it wouldn’t be too much. And Lin Mu would only feel mild pain from the wound.
Puh, another burst of blood, Lin Mu unhesitatingly stabbed himself again.
Everyone’s gaze turned to Lin Mu, their expressions varied but one thing was certain: they had never seen someone like this, a divine figure stabbing himself multiple times for a subordinate whom he hadn’t known for long, as if he were stabbing something unrelated. Looking at Lin Mu’s different expressions, Haihua was worried, King Kong shocked, while Celestial Silkworm was disdainful and pleased, wearing a sinister expression of a successful scheme.
Puh, puh... Lin Mu stabbed his thigh multiple times, and now his entire thigh was covered with daggers, which made onlookers’ eyes squirm. Those unaware might think he’s performing magic. Normally, who would be so cruel to themselves?
But for the sake of his brother, even if it’s just King Kong as a newly acquainted subordinate—or rather, brother—Lin Mu felt everything was worth it, worth stabbing knives for his brother!
"Alright, are you satisfied now?" Lin Mu coldly smiled at Celestial Silkworm.
"Hehe, I didn’t expect you to be so foolish. Tonight, I’ll make you die here!" Celestial Silkworm shouted arrogantly. Clearly, they now held the upper hand. No matter how capable or extraordinary Lin Mu was, with such severe external injuries, it was just a matter of waiting for death!
Celestial Silkworm used King Kong to threaten Lin Mu, wanting Lin Mu injured because the three assassins sent earlier failed to eliminate Lin Mu, while Celestial Silkworm’s strength wasn’t much greater than theirs. So he had to find ways to deplete Lin Mu’s energy, to harm the opponent as much as possible. And this method was undoubtedly the most efficient in conserving energy while hurting the opponent.
Because now, Lin Mu was seriously injured, and his strength had halved, making them much easier to deal with.
In the next second, Celestial Silkworm and two assassins launched themselves at Lin Mu with incredible speed. Lin Mu was already prepared, gathered his Inner Strength, and engaged in battle with the three assassins.
The scene was simply spectacular because Lin Mu’s leg was pierced with multiple daggers, resembling an undying Saiyan fighting in a cartoon!
Although Lin Mu possesses the Profound Red Realm’s Black Qi Divine SkillVajra Scripture, able to defy the heavens and challenge human limits, fighting in an unimaginable manner. But ultimately, dragging an injured body, Celestial Silkworm and his companions hold an absolute advantage, attacking Lin Mu with full force. The situation is extremely unfavorable for Lin Mu!
The moment is critical. The three simultaneously gathered their strength to attack Lin Mu. Lin Mu dodged sideways, though the daggers had limited impact, he was still flesh and blood, and the pain and injuries affected his ability.