Chapter 653: Crazy Prisoner!

Lin Yuan's grip on the phone tightened slightly: "Is it you? Anything up?"

Le Wei'er on the other end of the line let out a cold scoff.

Le Wei'er cut straight to the chase, each word sharp: "Don't think that, just because the Goddess Group has your back today, this is over. Lin Yuan, our business isn't finished—not in this lifetime, never!"

Her voice was full of resolute hatred, with a hint of obsession she herself hadn't noticed.

After listening, Lin Yuan remained calm, merely responding with a faint "Oh."

That light "Oh" instantly ignited the anger smoldering in Le Wei'er's heart.

On the phone, she sneered: "What 'Oh'? Lin Yuan, don't pretend calm in front of me—don't forget that night in the wine cellar, there's still your trace in my body; even if you try to deny it, you can't."

Those words made Lin Yuan's grip on the phone clench hard.

Lin Yuan pressed: "What do you mean?"

Le Wei'er on the other end sensed his flustered tone.

Le Wei'er scoffed, "It means nothing—I just want to tell you that night I was in my fertile period. Lin Yuan, I'll get pregnant with your child and give birth to it smoothly… that's your seed, carrying your blood, you can't escape."

"Boom~"

At that sound, Lin Yuan felt his mind go blank.

The astonishment in his eyes was instantly replaced by shock and fury.

Lin Yuan drew a deep breath, his voice icy with rebuke: "Le Wei'er, you've gone too far! This is irresponsible."

He could accept Le Wei'er's revenge, could accept her hatred, but could never accept her using a child as a stake in this grudge.

This not only harms him, but also harms her herself, and harms another life.

Le Wei'er, hearing this, smiled even more coldly.

On the phone, Le Wei'er scoffed, oddly sounding self-righteous: "Excessive? As long as it gets you obediently tied to my Le Tian Financial Group, as long as you can never escape, as long as it avenges my imprisonment and humiliation at your hands, it's all worth it!"

"Lin Yuan, you owe me, you owe me everything—I'll make you repay it bit by bit!" Le Wei'er said coldly.

A blaze of anger instantly ignited in Lin Yuan's eyes.

Lin Yuan gripped the phone, voice cold: "I bet you won't dare give birth! Le Wei'er, think clearly—this is your second half of life, your lifelong happiness; you can't possibly stake your second half on such a foolish gamble."

He didn't believe that someone as proud as Le Wei'er would truly be willing to bear an enemy's child.

He didn't believe Le Wei'er would truly be willing to trade her happiness for a meaningless revenge.

"How do you know I don't dare?" Le Wei'er's voice brimmed with provocation and resolve.

On the phone, Le Wei'er's tone carried a hint of desperate, all‑or‑nothing madness.

"Lin Yuan, why don't we give it a try and see just how daring I really am! I want to see whether, when the time comes, you'll watch your child take my surname, Le, helplessly, or whether you'll meekly submit and pledge allegiance to my Le Tian Financial."

Lin Yuan gripped the phone, without an ounce of compromise, replying word by word: "Try it, then we'll try!"

Le Wei'er on the other end trembled with rage at Lin Yuan's decisive words.

She had thought that, after saying she would bear a child, Lin Yuan would panic and yield.

But she never expected Lin Yuan to remain this unyielding, with no intention of backing down at all.

Furious, she didn't utter another word, slamming the hang‑up button.

With a "click," the phone was forcibly disconnected, leaving only a monotonous "beep‑beep" in the receiver.

After a moment of stunned silence, Lin Yuan slowly raised his hand and rubbed his throbbing temples.

He still couldn't believe that someone as proud as Le Wei'er, privileged and high‑spirited, would truly be willing to bear an enemy's child.

He didn't believe Le Wei'er would truly be willing to trade her lifetime happiness for a gamble of revenge, just to bind a man she never felt anything for.

Thinking this, Lin Yuan's lingering doubts gradually faded.

……

Over the next few days, Hangcheng's surface returned to its former calm.

Lin Yuan's vacation ended, and he went back to work at the Su Group.

Meanwhile, the conflict between Lin Yuan and Le Tian Financial was temporarily suppressed.

The jianghu world of Hangcheng appeared calm and peaceful.

But beneath the surface, dark currents had already begun to stir, with killing intent lurking everywhere.

No one knew that this temporary lull was merely the calm before the storm.

A plot against Lin Yuan was quietly brewing, growing ever more intense.

After this incident, the New Faction fully realized the threat Lin Yuan posed.

This man employed ruthless methods and meticulous thinking.

Lin Yuan could easily overthrow the Qian Shi Group.

He could also mobilize the full strength of the Goddess Group, and even match Le Tian Financial head‑on.

If he is not swiftly eliminated,

in the future, Lin Yuan will undoubtedly become the greatest obstacle to the New Faction's development.

even completely overturn the New Faction's standing in Hangcheng.

Thus.

Le Xiao chen……secretly contacted the several major core powers of the New Faction Alliance and covertly convened a meeting.

At the meeting, the leaders of the several major powers reached a consensus, unanimously deciding to join forces against Lin Yuan, sparing no cost, determined to eradicate this grave threat completely.

To eliminate future troubles forever.

Le Tian Financial took the lead, joining forces with several major Hangcheng underworld factions and business tycoons, secretly plotting against Lin Yuan.

They no longer chose to confront him head‑on.

After all, the Goddess Group's power is there to be reckoned with.

A head‑on clash would only provoke a direct confrontation between the new and old factions, resulting in more loss than gain.

They planned to secretly layout, find Lin Yuan's weak point, strike when he's unprepared, and deliver a fatal blow.

Either ruin him completely, or make him vanish entirely from Hangcheng.

For a time, countless eyes in Hangcheng's dark corners were fixed on Lin Yuan…

Numerous conspiracies are quietly advancing.

Throughout the city, an invisible killing intent permeates.

But Lin Yuan, who works at the Su Group, has not yet noticed.

…

Meanwhile, outside Hangcheng, a scandal concerning the former Jiang Province Public Security Bureau Director LiJiuzhe is sweeping the nation.

Previously, LiJiuzhe, for secretly colluding with the Thunder Tiger Gate, abusing his authority and perverting the law, acting as a protective umbrella for the Thunder Tiger Gate, was publicly exposed by Mu Lingxue.

The charges against LiJiuzhe were solid; public outrage erupted, and he instantly became a nationwide wanted fugitive, fleeing everywhere, unable to find peace.

LiJiuzhe wandered in distress, evading police pursuit.

In the end, he blamed all his hatred on Mu Lingxue…

If it weren't for Mu Lingxue exposing him, he would still be the high-and-mighty Jiang Province Public Security Bureau Director, still able to call the wind and summon the rain; how could he end up being hated by all, fleeing everywhere?

His towering hatred sustained him as he fled all the way to Hangcheng.

LiJiuzhe's sole purpose for this trip is to find Mu Lingxue, avenge his hatred, and tear her to pieces!

Only then can he quell the hatred in his heart.

After arriving in Hangcheng, LiJiuzhe concealed his identity, disguised himself, and secretly inquired about Mu Lingxue's whereabouts.

Not long after, he found Mu Lingxue's workplace address.

…

That day, the sky was overcast, dark clouds piled high, as if a heavy rain could fall at any moment.

LiJiuzhe disguised himself as an ordinary passerby, wearing an inconspicuous coat, a mask and a flat cap, wrapping himself up tightly.

In LiJiuzhe's hand, he gripped a pistol prepared long ago.

This gun, he stole from his former workplace.

Solely for the purpose of killing.

LiJiuzhe lurked silently at the street corner outside the Hangcheng City Public Security Bureau's gate, his eyes fixed firmly on the bureau's doors.

LiJiuzhe's eyes were sinister, his whole body exuding icy killing intent, as he silently awaited Mu Lingxue's appearance.

…

Meanwhile, in the Public Security Bureau's internal meeting room, Lin Yuan sat opposite Mu Lingxue.

The table was spread with a pile of materials concerning Hangcheng's underworld forces,

The two were speaking in low voices, expressions focused.

Lin Yuan came this time also hoping to use the Public Security Bureau's power to understand the movements of the New Faction.

Especially the layout after Le Tian Financial joined forces with other powers, so as to prepare in advance.

After all, the New Faction secretly joining forces is certainly not a good thing for him.

"As of now, Le Tian Financial has allied with several major forces of the New Faction Alliance; recently their moves have been frequent, secretly mobilizing personnel, likely plotting a conspiracy against you—you must be extra careful."

Mu Lingxue pointed with her fingertip at the documents on the table, urging solemnly.

Concern showed in her eyes as she said, "They suffered a loss from a direct confrontation; this time they will likely strike covertly, seeking your weak point to attack."

Lin Yuan gave a slight nod, his gaze falling on the documents.

A flash of cold severity crossed Lin Yuan's eyes: "I know, thanks for the reminder. I've already made preparations."

The two conversed for a moment longer.

After sorting out the context of Hangcheng's underworld forces and analyzing the potential threats of the New Faction…

Only until evening did the two rise and tidy up the materials.,

"Lin Yuan, may I treat you to dinner tonight?" Mu Lingxue said.

Lin Yuan stared for a moment, didn't think much, and nodded in agreement.

As Lin Yuan and Mu Lingxue walked out side by side from the City Public Security Bureau's gate,

The moment the two stepped onto the steps,

LiJiuzhe, lurking at the street corner, instantly flashed a trace of mad killing intent in his eyes; he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart, and surged out from the corner!

LiJiuzhe, while sprinting madly, quickly drew the pistol hidden on his person!

LiJiuzhe's gun barrel…… pointed straight at Lin Yuan and Mu Lingxue, his eyes sinisterly terrifying!

"Mu Lingxue! Lin Yuan! You two, go die for me!"

The incident happened suddenly, without warning; nearby passersby cried out in surprise and instinctively scattered and fled.

Hearing the roar, Lin Yuan's body stiffened instantly; he whipped his head around…

Lin Yuan's pupils contracted sharply!

No time to think, he grabbed Mu Lingxue beside him with all his strength, rolling with her toward the nearby flowerbed in a swift motion.

"Bang—bang—bang—!"

LiJiuzhe fired wildly!

Several sharp gunshots instantly exploded at the Public Security Bureau's gate!

The gunfire shattered the street's tranquility.

Bullets whizzed past, grazing Lin Yuan's shoulder and leaving a trail of scarlet blood!

A wave of intense pain instantly washed over him, yet Lin Yuan disregarded it, still clutching Mu Lingxue tightly, pressing her firmly beneath him!

Lin Yuan used his body to shield her, ensuring she suffered no harm.

The shooting attempt failed, and LiJiuzhe flew into a rage!

His eyes turned blood‑red, he let out a hoarse roar, and pulled the trigger again.

Bullets came one after another, flying toward Mu Lingxue.

He hated Mu Lingxue to the bone; even if he couldn't kill Lin Yuan, he first had to eliminate Mu Lingxue to vent his hatred.

Lin Yuan pressed Mu Lingxue down, caught a glimpse of the incoming bullets out of the corner of his eye, and a cold light flashed in his gaze.

Ignoring the intense pain in his shoulder, Lin Yuan swiftly raised his right hand.

With a flick of his fingertip, Lin Yuan shot dozens of silver needles out of his sleeve.

The silver needles flew as fast as lightning, carrying a fierce gust.

Only a few clear "ding" sounds were heard.

The silver needles precisely struck the bullets flying in mid‑air……

The bullets were instantly intercepted, lost their force, and fell heavily to the ground, making a faint sound.

The remaining silver needles, without pausing, shot straight toward LiJiuzhe……

The silver needles accurately hit his limbs and vital spots on his chest.

"Pu—"

LiJiuzhe let out a muffled groan, his whole body stiffening.

His handgun clattered to the ground with a "clang!"

LiJiuzhe collapsed flat on the ground, a large amount of blood pouring from the corner of his mouth……

LiJiuzhe's chest heaved violently, his breath instantly fading.

He knelt on the ground, yet he still fixed Mu Lingxue with a venomous stare.

Seeing this, Mu Lingxue's heart tightened.

She hurriedly struggled…… trying to get up from beneath Lin Yuan.

Mu Lingxue rushed forward…… quickly subduing LiJiuzhe.

But just as she subdued LiJiuzhe, a sudden change occurred.

LiJiuzhe suddenly summoned all his remaining strength, lunged out his hand, and grabbed Mu Lingxue's wrist!

His grip was so strong it almost crushed her bones!

LiJiuzhe violently yanked Mu Lingxue toward himself!

His other hand…… quickly produced the remote controller hidden at his waist, his eyes filled with mad determination.

Mu Lingxue's body stiffened; she lowered her gaze, and in an instant her pretty face turned deathly pale, her whole body trembling slightly.

LiJiuzhe's body was actually wrapped with powerful explosives!

The explosives' fuses were exposed; a light press of the remote would blow everyone to smithereens.

"Hahaha——"

LiJiuzhe let out a shrill, mad laugh!

The blood at the corner of his mouth…… kept flowing!

At this moment, LiJiuzhe's eyes were filled with the ruthless resolve to die together!!

"Mu Lingxue, you ruined my future, you destroyed everything I have. Today I will drag you down with me to the grave! Not only you, I will also blow up the entire Public Security Bureau, so that everyone will die for me!"

He clung tightly to Mu Lingxue, his other hand gripping the remote controller!

LiJiuzhe exerted slight pressure with his fingertips, his eyes gloomily fixed on the public security officers rushing over after hearing the news!

LiJiuzhe dragged Mu Lingxue, step by step, toward the interior of the City Public Security Bureau building!

Each of his steps…… carried a resolute killing intent.

The explosives on his body were like a time bomb, ready to detonate at any moment.

Lin Yuan endured the intense pain in his shoulder and quickly rose from the ground.

Lin Yuan shouted, "LiJiuzhe, don't act recklessly! Holding her is useless; you can still stand down now, and I can guarantee you a way out!"

Hearing this, LiJiuzhe's steps halted abruptly, and he slowly turned his head.

LiJiuzhe's face was filled with a ferocious grin; blood from the corner of his mouth kept dripping down his jaw, staining his chest clothing red.

In LiJiuzhe's blood‑red eyes, madness and mockery filled his gaze:

"Lin Yuan, do you think I'm a three‑year‑old? Don't think that just because you know a few hidden weapons I'm scared of you! If you've got the guts, shoot me with more silver needles! If you dare move a single finger of mine, I'll immediately press the remote and let you, Mu Lingxue, and everyone in this building die with me!!"

LiJiuzhe roared while tightening his grip on the remote, his fingertip already pressing against the button's edge, the madness in his eyes growing ever more intense.

The fuses of the explosives on LiJiuzhe's body seemed to tremble slightly, and the tension in the air instantly surged to its peak.

The surrounding public security officers dared not act rashly; they could only stare fixedly at him, secretly preparing to rescue at any moment.

Lin Yuan looked at his mad appearance, his brows knitting tightly.

Lin Yuan said slowly:

"LiJiuzhe, what you want is revenge. You were exposed, and I was the one who uncovered it. I am your enemy, and this has nothing to do with Mu Lingxue. Release her, and let me be your hostage—how about that?"