Price Calculated Separately

He was destined not to hear Lin Shuguang's answer.

As soon as he landed, he was grabbed again, forcibly pulled from the gully in the ground, and brought before the assassin who was still alive.

"Whoever tells me the mastermind first, I'll let them go."

The swordsman and the assassin froze simultaneously.

The two exchanged glances.

But suddenly, the swordsman chose to strike, mustering his last bit of strength, and thrust his sword at the assassin beside him.

He had intended to kill himself first and then bite his tongue to commit suicide.

But this was, after all, under Lin Shuguang's nose, so how could he succeed so easily?

The long sword that suddenly thrust out so cunningly not only failed to get close to the assassin but was also shattered on the spot by Lin Shuguang's brute force midway.

"It's all just taking money to risk your life, and you're here pretending to be a martyr?"

Lin Shuguang, with a blank expression, shattered the swordsman's arm along with it.

Instantly, the swordsman's heart-wrenching screams were heard.

The assassin, who witnessed this scene with his own eyes, trembled all over.

Lin Shuguang looked down at the two of them: "I'll give you one last chance, speak."

"It's Lord An! We were all taking orders from Lord An..." The assassin didn't want to die; he only did this kind of business for money.

He knew which was more important: money or his life!

"Shut up!" The swordsman's entire arm was crippled, his face pale, but he still roared at the other man to stop him.

Lin Shuguang ignored him and looked at the assassin, "What's the background of that guy named An?"

"He... Senior, if I tell you, can you let me go? I have old parents and young children. I wouldn't do this kind of business if it weren't for the money..." the assassin pleaded.

Lin Shuguang's gaze was cold, and he said concisely: "Speak."

The assassin hesitated, opened his mouth, and decided to take a gamble, "His name is An Qi, from Xiliang. He's committed murder and fled here... I don't know who he's working for now, but I can be sure... it's one of the forces in the Provincial Capital. Sir, I've told you everything, can you..."

His plea was interrupted by Lin Shuguang before he could finish, "Then who is he?"

The assassin paused, looked at the swordsman being stepped on by Lin Shuguang, and remembering that this guy had just tried to kill him, his eyes filled with resentment: "His name is Song Yu, and he's An Qi's confidant!"

"Anything else you know?"

"That's all I know..."

Lin Shuguang looked at him indifferently and brought down his saber without hesitation.

"Don't be a villain in your next life, it doesn't suit you."

With that, his head fell to the ground.

The splashing blood sprayed all over Song Yu's face, and he was completely stunned.

Seeing Lin Shuguang turn around, he dazedly raised his head, his dazed gaze meeting Lin Shuguang's cold and calm eyes. The hairs on his back instantly stood on end as if facing a great enemy.

He swore he had never seen anyone with such immense killing intent.

Even An Qi, who made him afraid to look up, had never shown such a mad and violent side.

At one moment, he suddenly realized... in this assassination, they were never hunting Zhong Tong, but were being openly pursued by this mysterious and terrifying martial arts expert before them!

"Who... exactly are you..."

As Song Yu spoke, he couldn't help but tremble, looking at Lin Shuguang as if he were looking at a Fierce Beast in human skin, no, a Demon God that eats people!

Lin Shuguang merely glanced at him indifferently: "Who is the mastermind?"

"I..." Song Yu lowered his head, "I can't say!"

"Is that so? Then don't say it."

Lin Shuguang's indifferent voice suddenly came to his ears, "Let that rat outside go down with you."

Song Yu's expression changed.

As soon as he looked up, wanting to shout a warning, a fierce saber light flashed before him, instantly engulfing and killing him.

Lin Shuguang walked out of the door without looking back, a rain of blood behind him.

"He, what is he going to do?"

Zhong Xinyue and Zhong Xinkai, who witnessed this scene with their own eyes, couldn't help but voice their confused questions.

Even though they were a hundred meters away, they had seen Lin Shuguang's decisive and swift actions.

The siblings, who had never killed anyone before, now had pale faces.

Not long after, a deafening explosion was heard from the entrance.

Soon, Lin Shuguang walked out dragging a person, and instructed the bodyguards, "His name is An Qi. Keep him under watch. Wait for your boss to return before discussing anything."

The bodyguards stared blankly at An Qi, who was thrown on the ground like a puddle of mud, and quickly rushed over after snapping back to reality.

"Master, are you injured?"

Lin Shuguang walked over to Zhong Xinkai with a familiar air.

This shamelessness... Lin Shuguang actually felt like he'd met his match.

"Mr. Lin," Zhong Xinyue said, walking over. She calmly and demurely asked if he was injured, showing no hint that she was the one who had threatened her brother's life earlier.

Lin Shuguang shook his head. "I'm fine. The mastermind has been identified. We can discuss the rest when your father returns."

"Who is it?" Zhong Xinkai asked, unusually serious.

While he could be a bit reckless, he knew right from wrong. He'd seen Zhong Tong hiding and sighing alone quite a bit these past few days.

He found it despicable that business matters would spill over and endanger his family!

Seeing his righteous indignation, Lin Shuguang shook his head slightly and said nothing, walking into the hall.

Zhong Xinkai blinked in surprise and quickly followed. "Master, wait for me—"

That afternoon.

After finishing his meeting and hearing about the villa, Zhong Tong rushed back with lingering fear.

Upon seeing the ruins of the villa, cold sweat instantly broke out on his body.

If Lin Shuguang hadn't been there, the consequences would have been unimaginable!

All his relief vanished when he heard the truth from Lin Shuguang, and Zhong Tong fell into a long silence.

He hadn't expected the truth to be connected to past events, and even to his wife's family, who had disappeared three years ago...

He didn't know when his eyes turned red, and he finally let out a long sigh, chuckling self-mockingly. "To think I've been pining for them all these years."

Lin Shuguang's gaze was calm, without a hint of mockery. "I didn't tell them about this."

Zhong Tong clasped his fists in gratitude. "Mr. Lin is very thoughtful."

Lin Shuguang shook his head. "It's nothing. According to the previous mission requirements, I've already cleared out all your enemies. As for the mastermind... this is your family matter. If you need me to act, just say the word. Killing is what I do best."

Zhong Tong fell silent, seemingly lost in thought. He finally spoke, his voice hoarse. "After all, they are Aya's family... However, they've gone too far this time. They want me dead, they want my fortune, and they want to snatch Aya's child... Mr. Lin, I beg you for one thing. Please go to the Ding family on my behalf."

Lin Shuguang's gaze was calm. "The Ding family is no ordinary family. Killing is difficult."

Zhong Tong also knew Lin Shuguang's difficulties.

The Ding family was a prominent one.

They couldn't just be killed by anyone.

Otherwise, it would attract the attention of the country's ultimate weapons, which would be risky for Lin Shuguang and could even cause unnecessary trouble.

So, he quickly explained, "Mr. Lin doesn't need to kill anyone. Just deliver a message for me."

Lin Shuguang looked at him and slowly nodded. "I can do that. However, the price will be separate."

"Separate!"

That night.

Lin Shuguang left Qingzhou City alone.

When Zhong Xinkai and Zhong Xinyue realized this, they were caught off guard.

"Why didn't you tell me my master left Qingzhou? I'm going to find him!"

Zhong Tong was taken aback. "Your master? Mr. Lin??? Don't use that title so casually. Do you hear me? The martial arts world takes this very seriously!"

"I don't care. Once a master, always a father. If you stop me, I'll disown you today!" Zhong Xinkai shouted, his neck stiff.

Zhong Tong: "..."

He had just raised his hand when...

"I'm going back too!"

The usually sensible eldest daughter, Zhong Xinyue, suddenly spoke up.

Zhong Tong felt a headache coming on.

After a long silence, he opened his mouth. "Mr. Lin has important matters to attend to. Even if you go back, you won't find him. Stay here. I'll take you back when things are settled."

"Really?" Zhong Xinkai asked, looking at him with disbelief.

Zhong Tong glared at him impatiently. The bright bald head hurt his eyes. He turned away and cursed, "Get back to your room and read your books! If you don't get into a martial arts school next year, I'll break your legs! 'Once a master, always a father'? You're the first prodigal son I'll disown!"

He gave Zhong Xinkai a kick.

Zhong Xinkai knelt at the door.

After Zhong Tong left, Zhong Xinkai looked at Zhong Xinyue, who was deep in thought. "Sis, where do you think my master went?"

Hearing the word "master," Zhong Xinyue rolled her eyes. "I think Dad is right. You should say that less, especially not in front of Mr. Lin. If you really offend him, your little spark of wanting to be his disciple might be extinguished by your careless attitude."

"You're just jealous of me," Zhong Xinkai scoffed and walked away proudly.

Zhong Xinyue: "..." She raised an eyebrow, stretched her neck, and suddenly lunged forward, delivering a flying kick.

Provincial Capital.

Ding Family.

"Who are you looking for?"

The Ding Family servant opened the door and saw a young face. He couldn't help but partially close the door and ask curiously.

"Is Ding Jianzhong here?"

Lin Shuguang's words caused the servant's expression to change. He hastily tried to close the door.

Ding Jianzhong was the current patriarch of the Ding Family. This person had come straight to his name, clearly with ill intentions.

But before the door could be closed, Lin Shuguang stopped it with a palm strike. Even though the servant's face turned red and he used all his strength to shut the door, Lin Shuguang easily pushed it open, scattering him on the spot.

The servant was filled with horror. He let out a yell, "Bad! Bad! Someone's here to cause trouble!!! Help!!!"

Lin Shuguang looked at him calmly as he shouted.

As the servant shouted, his hair stood on end, and he turned and fled.

Lin Shuguang withdrew his gaze.

He took a step forward, and the surge of blood energy that erupted instantly stirred up rolling waves of energy within the Ding Family mansion.

"Junior Lin Shuguang, entrusted by another, has come to visit Senior Ding Jianzhong!"

His voice boomed like thunder, spreading throughout every inch of the Ding Family estate.

It was like a spring thunderclap, causing the surrounding soil to erupt.

In an instant!

The Ding Family was in chaos!