Chapter 1367 - 1382: Assassination Attempt (Three Extra - s)
"Hubby, do you think someone will come seeking revenge on us tonight?" Haihua asked, sitting next to Lin Mu.
"Haha, not only will they come, but they’re already here!" Lin Mu chuckled, then stood up. Thanks to Lin Mu’s extremely keen hearing, he could clearly hear the footsteps outside the corridor. The footsteps were very light, definitely not those of a regular person. But no matter how light the footsteps, they couldn’t escape Lin Mu’s sensitive ears, and furthermore, this revealed the person’s identity.
Because Lin Mu could determine from the footsteps that there was only one person outside. Since it was just one person, Lin Mu wasn’t worried at all.
"Haha, don’t just stand there at the door. Since you’re already here, why not come in and have a cup of tea? The door’s not locked, it’s open!" Lin Mu said with a laugh while sitting in the chair.
Creak... The door opened, and a frail middle-aged man appeared at the entrance. Lin Mu gave him a glance and realized it was an acquaintance, the same Celestial Silkworm he had met last time.
"Haha, I didn’t expect you to have such a strong sensing ability. I held my breath, and yet you could still sense me outside?" Celestial Silkworm said with a smile, looking at Lin Mu.
"It’s not that my hearing is strong; it’s because you intentionally suppressed your footsteps. So, if it were a hotel staff, how could they manage that? Haha, as the saying goes, ’wise men are often trapped by their own schemes.’ That’s the reason!" Lin Mu replied with a laugh.
"Not bad, it seems I really underestimated you." Celestial Silkworm said, looking at Lin Mu.
"Hey, I don’t like hearing that. What do you mean by ’underestimating me’?" Lin Mu replied unhappily, feeling that this Celestial Silkworm guy was clearly looking down on him. Damn it!
"Haha, I didn’t expect you to have this skill," Celestial Silkworm chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.
"Oh, is that so? You saying that means you’re an idiot, seeing even so little as something." Lin Mu shrugged. Since Celestial Silkworm’s words were disdainful, he didn’t have to say anything pleasant back. Lin Mu wanted him to understand that when it comes to sarcasm, he’s no match!
Upon hearing Lin Mu’s sharp words, Celestial Silkworm’s face grew dark, "What do you mean?"
"Haha, you’re really an idiot if you don’t even know what that means," Lin Mu chuckled.
Celestial Silkworm glanced at Lin Mu and sneered, "I’m telling you, don’t try to provoke me; I won’t fall for it."
"Fall for it? I’m not that bored, because I’ve never placed you in my heart!" Lin Mu said disdainfully.
"Do you know why I’m here tonight?" Celestial Silkworm asked Lin Mu, looking at him.
"I know you didn’t come here to drink and chat with me. Let me tell you, thinking you can take me down on your own—you haven’t got what it takes. If you want to fight me, I suggest you find more help! Once the fight starts, you won’t have a chance to regret it. I’m always cruel to my enemies, you understand?" Lin Mu said, looking at Celestial Silkworm.
"Haha, is that so?" Celestial Silkworm sneered. As the third-ranked assassin in the Celestial Eagle Gang, he certainly wouldn’t acknowledge that Lin Mu’s methods were superior.
"Why not give it a try?" Lin Mu said casually.
But Celestial Silkworm waved his hand and said, "For dealing with someone of your level, do I really need to personally make a move?"
As he spoke, Lin Mu heard another set of light footsteps approaching. With Lin Mu’s keen hearing, he estimated there were about three people.
"Haha, didn’t expect you’d bring three helpers!" Lin Mu said, looking at Celestial Silkworm with a smile. Lin Mu knew this Celestial Silkworm wasn’t stupid enough to come against him alone.
Just as he finished speaking, three medium-sized men in black appeared behind Celestial Silkworm. One could say they flashed behind him—their movement was indeed astonishing, so they were definitely assassins from the Celestial Eagle Gang. One has to admit that the quality of Celestial Eagle Gang’s experts was pretty good. Not only were they numerous, but they were also extraordinarily capable.
The three had physiques similar to Celestial Silkworm’s, their presence slightly weaker than his, but as King Kong said, their abilities had a small gap. Each one’s presence was only a bit weaker than Celestial Silkworm’s, making their abilities relatively balanced.
If they join forces, Lin Mu would certainly have to be cautious. After all, lives are at stake, which can’t be taken lightly. The opponents were top-notch experts and core members of the assassin organization, meaning their moves were certainly deadly. A slightest mistake would lead to certain death!
Celestial Silkworm looked at Lin Mu, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it, "Haha, Lin Mu, do you still think you can win against us? I know your martial arts are impressive; one-on-one, no one’s your match. But we won’t fight you one-on-one. We’re combining all our strength against you. You’re doomed, and our combined power is not as simple as just adding up three people!"
Although Lin Mu was slightly nervous inside, his facial expression remained calm, dismissively spreading his hands, "Haha, that might not be certain. In the end, who will win or lose, we’ll only know after the fight?"
Celestial Silkworm looked at Lin Mu, sneered, then turned to the three behind him, "You three, any problem handling him alone?"
"No problem, give us an hour, and we’ll bring you his head," the three nodded.
"Good, then," Celestial Silkworm nodded with satisfaction and looked at Lin Mu again, "Slowly enjoy the pleasure of dying here. I need to go deal with that traitor King Kong. Betraying the Celestial Eagle Gang, he won’t have a good end. I wish you well on your journey!"
With a statement, Celestial Silkworm waved at Lin Mu, then turned and left the room.
Now, inside the room, only Lin Mu, Haihua, and the three assassins opposite remained.
The atmosphere of the three assassins opposite began to intensify, quickly making the entire room eerily silent, as if the air had solidified, giving one an illusion of suffocation.
Lin Mu still sat on the sofa, chuckling as he looked at the three assassins, "Gentlemen, do you have titles in the Celestial Eagle Gang? What’s your rank?"
The three assassins coldly looked at Lin Mu without any expression, like iron statues. Facing Lin Mu’s question, they didn’t say a word.
"Hey, I’m saying, gentlemen, don’t make the atmosphere so tense. It’s a fight, why make it so intense? Come on, sit down and have a cigarette first," Lin Mu chuckled and said to the three assassins.
The three assassins still coldly looked at Lin Mu, and one standing in the middle spoke, "Tonight is your death. We’ll give you one choice: if you take care of it yourself, we’ll leave you a whole body. If you resist, we’ll cut off your head, and we won’t spare that girl either."