"Why are you home alone today?" Mu Feng asked.
"My cousin went back. She has a lot of things to manage there as well. Grandfather has handed over many responsibilities to her, allowing her to adapt to company management. That girl just called me complaining about how much work she has," Su Nianxue said, a smile in her eyes. "How long has it been since I last saw you, and you're already missing my cousin?"
Mu Feng lowered his head and kissed her tender face.
"I'm just a bit confused. Why didn't that girl come over tonight? She told me she couldn't stand living at the Du family's place, which is why she ran off to stay with you."
Su Nianxue shook her head, unsure of the specifics. However, since she had returned home, there shouldn't be any major issues.
Mu Feng had a faint feeling that something was amiss. He immediately sent a message to Xiao Qi, asking him to arrange for someone to check on the situation.
Just then, the villa's main door was kicked open, and several people rushed in, led by Xu Junhua. When she saw Mu Feng present, she was momentarily stunned, but then her expression turned ferocious and terrifying. "Mu Feng, I didn't expect you to be here at the villa today."
"But it's good you're here, the revenge doesn't have to wait until tomorrow."
"Do you remember how you dealt with my mother and me before? Today, I will make you pay back a thousand times over."
Mu Feng glanced at the people behind her and asked calmly, "Who gave you the courage and confidence?"
"Even now, you can't see the power of the esteemed adults behind me? Mu Feng, it seems you're not truly a formidable figure. Prepare to die today; I will never let you go."
"It is my honor to serve these esteemed adults."
"And these ministers want your head. They will dismember you, grind your bones to dust, and scatter your ashes." A chilling, sharp laugh escaped her lips.
Mu Feng narrowed his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. He had initially thought the Liu family would make their move in a few days, that they wouldn't be so brazen so quickly. He even doubted they would receive news that fast. He hadn't expected the Liu family to be so swift as to control Xu Junhua already. It seemed they were impatient to deal with him, and things were not as simple as Liu Qiang had described. He didn't take Xu Junhua seriously at all. His gaze was fixed on the several men in black. Their attire was not much different from Liu Qiang's, but their eyes carried arrogance and disdain, as if they, too, didn't regard Mu Feng with any seriousness.
"Mu Feng, weren't you very arrogant before? Why aren't you speaking now?"
"Are you scared out of your wits?"
"When you dealt with that esteemed adult before, you never considered that the adult might have fellow disciples, did you?" Xu Junhua's expression grew more triumphant, her eyes filled with immense hatred. After such a long time, she could finally trample Mu Feng underfoot. She had waited for this day for far too long.
Mu Feng said with a half-smile, "I haven't even put these few useless people in my eyes yet."
Xu Junhua's delighted expression intensified. She couldn't believe Mu Feng dared to say such a thing. She had witnessed the power of these esteemed adults; the蛊虫 (gǔchóng - poisonous insects/worms) in her and her son's bodies were almost instantly resolved with a mere wave of their hands. For experts like these, dealing with Mu Feng would be effortless. To utter such presumptuous words at this moment was akin to provoking a tiger by plucking its whiskers.
A faint smile appeared on Mu Feng's face. "You all are quite patient. Even after I said those words, you showed no reaction."
"I'll let you make the first move. If you can't handle it, then you'll never get another chance. If people from the Liu family are all as arrogant and conceited as you, then your Liu family will likely continue to send yourselves to your deaths." His words were calm, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
The eyes of the men in black, however, flickered with a murderous rage. Their emotions had finally shifted. The leader of the men in black said in a cold voice, "Since you wish to court death, I shall oblige you."
"However, before you die, I will make you understand the consequences of offending our Liu family. I will use ancient methods to control you, turning you into a nest for蛊虫, and slowly nurturing my beloved little treasures. You will endure the most excruciating torment in this world. I believe then, you will tell me everything I want to know."
Mu Feng chuckled softly. "You haven't even asked yet, how do you know I won't tell you? If you ask now, perhaps I can tell you everything I know right away."
"I want the skincare formula you have. Will you give it to me?" the leader in black asked with a cold smile, his eyes filled with mockery. He knew Mu Feng had some strength, and he wasn't making a move yet because he was subtly setting something up. Their greatest strength lay in蛊虫, and the deployment of蛊虫 required time. This was why they had controlled Xu Junhua directly instead of confronting Mu Feng alone. They needed to use Xu Junhua to draw Mu Feng's attention. However, they were about to discover that Mu Feng seemed to completely disregard Xu Junhua, showing no reaction to her words. If not for the sheer arrogance of Mu Feng's pronouncements, they wouldn't have reacted at all.
Mu Feng said with a knowing smile, "You don't need to pretend anymore."
"Aren't you just trying to set up this little thing?" As his voice fell, he suddenly raised his hand. He swept his fingers through the air, and a silver needle appeared between his two fingers, piercing a struggling little worm.
Su Nianxue behind him was startled. The small worm suddenly appeared and writhed violently on the silver needle, but it was pierced through and struggled in vain. Women were naturally fearful of such creatures. Mu Feng smiled gently. "Nianxue, please return to your room. I will deal with these people outside. They have too many insects on them, which might contaminate our villa."
Su Nianxue knew that staying here would only hinder Mu Feng, or even slow him down. Her eyes held a hint of worry. "Then please handle it quickly."
The leader in black’s eyes gleamed with intense greed. "Honestly, I haven't seen such a exquisite woman in a long time. You truly captivate me."
"I don't think you need to go back to your room. Otherwise, you'll just be waiting in your room for us to come to you."