Above all spirits

Chapter 58 But, I refuse

Gu Yun looked towards the door and saw an old man in dark clothes with gray hair and beard. Judging from his aura, he seemed to be a Saint Body level expert.

No wonder this kid is so arrogant and the Lin family is so powerful; it turns out he has a father who is a Saint Body level expert.

No, that's not right. The aura of a Saint-level being is not stable.

He probably hasn't reached the Saint level yet; he's only taken one step into it.

But it's all the same to Gu Yun.

He's not some blank elite monster with no skills.

"Are you this beast's father?"

Lin Zaicheng looked at Gu Yun, who remained expressionless. Gu Yun was not as he had expected. Her cold, emotionless eyes clearly showed that she had no intention of letting him go.

This could never have been caused by a mere waiter; that was a family that was at odds with the entire Lin family, and even a family that was about to have a Saint-level expert in charge.

A sudden chill swept over him again, and he screamed.

"Who the hell are you?"

What grudge has our Lin family ever against you?

"Don't drag me down with you if you're looking for trouble!"

Lin Zaicheng reviewed the entire process again and became increasingly certain that Gu Yun's purpose was not simple.

The old man frowned slightly upon hearing this. He had initially thought it was just an occasional conflict, but after hearing Lin Zaicheng's words, he seemed to immediately start thinking about the possible opposing family forces, and his expression became somewhat tense.

If the man in black in front of him came with a purpose, specifically targeting the Lin family, then Cheng'er might really be in danger. Moreover, he couldn't sense the man's presence at all, as if the person holding Lin Zaicheng was just an ordinary person.

But how could an ordinary person kick away Lin Ping, who was at the fourth level of the Overlord Body? He had witnessed that scene with his own eyes. The man in front of him was at least at the fifth level of the Overlord Body, and there was even a greater possibility that he was at the sixth level. Even he himself was not confident that he could save Cheng'er without being hurt.

As for the Saintly Body level, the old man didn't even consider it. Judging from Gu Yun's appearance, he was only in his twenties or thirties. If he were really at the Saint level, he would have already alarmed the entire Canglan Empire. He squinted and looked around, glancing thoughtfully at the two women on the fourth floor, and at the same time slightly relented.

"Kid, don't be so quick to talk."

“I don’t know which faction you come from, but if anything happens to my son, you will not be able to leave this Drunken Immortal Abode alive today.”

"However, I promise you, as long as you release my son, this matter will be dropped."

Gu Yun showed no respect whatsoever, grinning as he looked at the old man.

"Pfft."

"The villain's formulaic remarks—do you even believe them yourself?"

"But is it really impossible to get over it? I have a pretty strong rebellious streak."

The hand gripping Lin Zaicheng's neck tightened slightly, indicating that what he said was true.

"Cough cough cough."

Lin Zaicheng coughed uncomfortably, instinctively grabbing Gu Yun's arm with both hands, hoping to get some relief from the pain.

The old man glared fiercely at Gu Yun. Faced with Gu Yun holding a hostage, the old man had no better options and could only compromise.

"Kid, who sent you, and what do you want?"

"If you really intended to do it, you would have done it already. Don't think I didn't see through you. Tell me, I can grant you anything the Lin family can do."

"really?"

"really."

The old man breathed a slight sigh of relief, but his face immediately turned pale and his whole demeanor darkened.

"You'd better pay me back with two strings of candied hawthorns first."

Are you playing games with me?

Gu Yun shook his head.

"It's only right to pay back debts. Your son knocked over the two strings of candied hawthorns I bought. Is it too much to ask you to pay me back two strings?"

Lin Zaicheng gritted his teeth and said.

"Father, don't listen to him, he has no intention of letting me go!"

"If you've got the guts, kill me! Do you dare?!"

"Do you really think that force can solve everything in this world?!"

"Do you know the consequences of offending the Lin family?!"

Gu Yun shook his head impatiently.

"Sorry, but force really can solve everything."

"If you can't solve it, it just proves that your military strength is insufficient."

A flash of red light appeared in his eyes, revealing his murderous intent.

The old man exclaimed in surprise and anger.

"stop!!"

"Wait a minute."

At the same time, another voice came from the doorway.

“Esteemed guest, I am the person in charge of the Lanyu City branch of Zuixianju. Could you please let this matter drop for the sake of Zuixianju?”

"Honored guest, there is no need to worry about the aftermath. Zui Xian Ju always keeps its word and will not allow you to be oppressed by the Lin family."

Suddenly, a man dressed in a white robe slowly walked into the hall from beside the old man.

The old man was taken aback. He hadn't sensed the man's presence at all. He quickly looked at the white-clad man in front of him, slightly surprised, but his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, sank slightly at this moment.

The white-robed man's strength was indeed remarkable; he must have recently entered the sixth level of the Overlord realm. The fact that his presence had not been detected before was probably due to some technique used to conceal his aura and physical presence.

As for his identity, it is likely true, he is a resident thug at Zuixianju.

It's no wonder that Zuixianju (醉仙居) has such a prestigious reputation; they've even sent a level 6 Overlord to guard a small branch in Lanyu City.

However, the old man was still somewhat displeased. Although Zuixianju had intervened, Cheng'er was likely to be saved.

However, firstly, he had no idea about the man in black's background or purpose, and secondly, since Zuixianju had spoken, the Lin family was unlikely to take any action against him, at least in the near future.

After all, the Lin family was no match for a behemoth like Zuixianju.

Even if he himself reaches the Saint level.

It is known that, according to rumors, there are more than a dozen Saint-level experts who are known to be associated with Zuixianju in the capital.

As for Gu Yun, he had noticed the man's presence long ago. The reason he had delayed for so long was simply out of curiosity, wanting to see the man's intentions and which faction he belonged to.

Unfortunately, he's lost patience now.

Even at Zuixianju.

He knew that a chain like Zuixianju, which could operate in multiple cities, was certainly not simple.

If it weren't for Bai Qing'er and his first contractor, Hongxiu, he might have simply abandoned this piece of trash and left, thinking it best to avoid trouble.

Gu Yun smiled at the man in white and exerted a slight force on his hand.

"Kaka".

He crushed Lin Zaicheng's throat.

Said lightly.

"Thank you, but..."

"I reject."

The man in white never dreamed that, despite bringing up the name of Zuixianju, the man in black would still kill Lin Zaicheng.

This person really killed without hesitation, completely disregarding Lin Tianyu, himself, the entire Lin family, and even Zuixianju.

The old man stared blankly at the scene before him, watching helplessly as Lin Zaicheng was tossed aside by the man in black like trash, completely unable to react.

The entire Drunken Immortal Abode fell into a deathly silence.

"Cheng... Cheng'er?"

There was only an empty echo, but no one responded.

"You...you dared to kill my son!?"

The old man's eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins, and he roared fiercely.

"Aaaaaah! You're not leaving here alive today!!"

"I will tear you to pieces!!!"