Chapter 599: Madman

As soon as the words fell, a great wind rose in the courtyard.

The bitter wind blew, making the plants in the garden sway.

And the two people in the garden had their robes utterly still.

The two simply stared at each other.

And the crowd waiting outside the council hall felt a sense of oppression.

Their foreheads beaded with cold sweat, their gazes turned toward the rear courtyard.

Although they couldn't see what was happening behind, they also knew that the old man and Lin Yang were facing off.

Suddenly, this sense of pressure vanished.

The raging wind in the garden also disappeared.

If not for the flower petals drifting down in the courtyard, it would seem as if nothing had happened.

After the wind died down, the old man laughed heartily and said.

"Indeed, you have the capital for arrogance."

The old man laughed loudly, then said to Lin Yang.

"You did what I wanted to do back then but could not."

"Turn that place into a latrine, trample the dignity of the Fusang imperial family underfoot!"

"This time, you have done it all."

"We old-timers find it most satisfying!"

Hearing this, Lin Yang asked.

"Why didn't you do it back then?"

The old man sighed, then said to Lin Yang.

"It's not that we didn't want to, but that we couldn't."

"Back then the domestic situation was still unstable, and the Lighthouse Country's people were watching."

"We could only let them withdraw."

After the old man finished speaking, he looked at Lin Yang.

"We juniors have many misgivings, but you are different."

"You have always acted as you please."

Listening to the old man's praise, Lin Yang said.

"You summoned me not just to say these things, did you?"

The old man nodded and said.

"Of course not; I summoned you to tell you that you have already been marked by the Lighthouse Country's people."

"Someone like you, not under their control, they can only kill you."

Lin Yang gave a hehe laugh and said.

"Kill me? They're not worthy."

Seeing Lin Yang's utterly unconcerned appearance, the old man said.

"You must absolutely not be careless; we have many talents who died at their hands."

"The top assassin on the list is also one of theirs."

Upon hearing the old man say that, Lin Yang furrowed his brows.

"You can tolerate this?"

"Of course we can't tolerate it; we have also assassinated not a few of their people."

"But you are different; they will likely dispatch a covert unit against you."

"By then, you will not be facing just one person."

"So, I would like to ask you to reside in the elder's grand residence prepared for you."

The old man looked at Lin Yang, awaiting his answer.

Lin Yang, however, shook his head and said.

"No need; I can handle it myself."

Being refused, the old man also did not find it strange.

They had investigated Lin Yang; being refused was also within expectations.

"Lin Yang, if nothing unexpected happens, not only will the Lighthouse Country and Fusang attempt to assassinate you."

"Even other countries will act against you."

"Because..."

The old man didn't continue, but Lin Yang gave a hehe laugh and said.

"Because 'the tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind'; I performed too brilliantly in Fusang."

"They cannot tolerate me."

Seeing Lin Yang state the reason, the old man asked.

"Are you really not going to consider it at all?"

"If something happens to you, it will be a huge loss for us!"

Lin Yang still refused.

"No need; if they dare come, I will make sure they never return."

"If they annoy me, I don't mind going to their country to stir things up."

Having said that, he rose to his feet.

"Anything else? If not, I'll go first."

"Hearing this, the old man sighed."

"Then, he also laughed out loud."

"He looked at Lin Yang and laughed loudly."

"You really are a madman."

"Saying that, he threw a gold token to Lin Yang."

"This is the gold token for entering this place; it can also spare you much trouble outside."

"It's far more useful than your azure dragon token."

"Lin Yang took the gold token, nodded, and said."

"Then thank you."

"Watching Lin Yang leave, the old man spoke."

"Your business in Yanjing is unknown to the Jiang Clan."

"If you can eliminate a Jiang Clan, I'll take care of the rest."

"Lin Yang heard this, smiled slightly, and strode away."

"When Lin Yang had left the rear courtyard and arrived at the gate,"

"The six grand elders standing at the gate all turned their gaze toward him."

"At this moment, Hua Wenwu stepped forward and said with a smile."

"Young friend, I didn't expect to see you again so soon."

"Seeing Hua Wenwu, Lin Yang said with a smile."

"Yeah, what a coincidence."

"Hua Wenwu laughed heartily and said to Lin Yang."

"Would you like to grab a meal together sometime?"

"Sure."

"Seeing Lin Yang being taken away by Hua Wenwu, the other elders felt a bit disappointed."

"After all, maintaining good relations with Lin Yang would surely benefit the clan without any drawback."

"After Lin Yang left, Gu Lao also walked over."

"In his hand, he held a stack of information about Lin Yang."

"Gu Chen stood beside the old man; not seeing Lin Yang, he felt a bit disappointed."

"The old man looked at the remaining five and said with a smile."

"This Lin Yang is indeed as arrogant as the data said."

"My assessment: he is nothing but a madman."

"However, I like this kind of madman; he reminds me of my younger self."

"Gu Chen snorted upon hearing that."

"Even Grandpa likes to brag."

"As for Mr. Lin, he has many beautiful female acquaintances, all of whom he stuck on himself."

"And you, Grandpa? Grandma says nobody liked you when you were young, or maybe she was blind."

"Upon saying that, the room burst into laughter."

"The old man's face flushed with embarrassment."

"He kicked Gu Chen in the butt."

"Shut your mouth!"

"I'll dock your allowance and make you face the wall at home to reflect!"

"No one is allowed to plead for mercy!"

"Watching the old man turn and walk away, Gu Chen sighed."

"Ah, I spoke too quickly."

"An old man said with a smile."

"Xiao Chen, tell us about these matters privately."

"On Lin Yang's side, after leaving National Parliament Mountain with Hua Wenwu, they walked down the streets of Yanjing."

"Hua Wenwu looked at Lin Yang and said with a smile."

"Back then I knew you were strong, but I didn't expect you to be this strong."

"Tonight, I'll make an exception and take you to the club for a foot massage!"

"As Lin Yang was walking, he suddenly stopped and looked at Hua Wenwu."

"You want to go but don't want to bring me."

"Also, be careful with this sort of thing; don't catch a chill right away."

"Hua Wenwu's expression instantly turned ugly."

"You little brat, can't you wish me well for once?"

"As the old and young bickered, a noisy sound came from nearby."

"A Ferrari crashed into a roadside stall, injuring a person."

"The driver got out of the car."

"He was only about twenty-four or five; as soon as he got out, he furrowed his brows."

"Looking at the stallholder covering his foot, lying on the ground."

The youth shouted a rebuke.

"Hurry up and get up! What are you doing lying on the ground? Are you trying to blackmail me?"

"I warn you, if you try to blackmail me, I'll make your chickens and dogs restless!"

"By then, you won't even be able to set up a stall!"

The onlooking crowd, upon hearing this, all began to blame.

"You hit someone and still threaten them; aren't you afraid of being arrested?"

The youth, upon hearing this, gave a disdainful smile.

"You think you're qualified to arrest me, Duan Hongyi?"