In such a short time, Su Lin had slapped him three times. As a young master of the Xia family, when had he ever been treated like this?
Su Lin kicked Xia Fei away and said indignantly, "I only meant to teach you a lesson with a few words, and you actually tried to hit me? You are far too violent!"
"That’s enough!"
"Boy, you’ve hit my son time and again. Do you really take me, Xia Guodong, for a pushover?"
"If you don't give me an explanation for what happened today, I will make sure you don't walk out of the Xia house alive!"
Xia Guodong spat out these words with a sinister look on his face.
"Who are you trying to intimidate with that fierce look? It’s clear that your son is the one in the wrong. My father-in-law is clearly still alive, and yet your son wants to have him cremated? Isn't that murder?"
"If that’s the case, then how about I cremate you, you old fart? Would you like that?"
Su Lin curled his lips and retorted without backing down.
Xia Guodong was so angry he felt like he might explode; this was the first time he had ever encountered someone with such a sharp tongue!
"Su Lin, is it true what you said—that my father is still alive?"
Xia Bingyu looked at Su Lin as if grasping at a final straw.
"Miss Xia, your father has no breath, no heartbeat, and has completely lost all vital signs. This young man must just be spouting nonsense!"
The elderly man in the white coat shook his head.
His name was Li Jimin, a very famous doctor throughout Tianjiang. The Xia family had paid a great sum to hire him as their private doctor.
Xia Bingyu's eyes dimmed instantly; Li Jimin’s words carried significant authority.
"Heh, that’s just the diagnostic method of you greenhorn doctors. As far as I’m concerned, as long as my father-in-law hasn't gone cold yet, I have the confidence to heal him!"
Su Lin chuckled and walked over to the hospital bed.
Before anyone could see his movements clearly, nine black silver needles appeared on the body of Xia Guodong’s brother, the middle-aged man Xia Guoliang.
Immediately after, Su Lin waved his palm, and the nine needles began to vibrate in unison, sending wisps of spiritual energy into Xia Guoliang’s body through the vibrations!
*Ding! Ding! Ding!*
The monitors sounded, and Xia Guoliang’s heartbeat miraculously recovered!
"How is this possible?!"
Li Jimin, Xia Guodong, and Xia Fei all widened their eyes in shock!
"Dad!"
Xia Bingyu was full of surprise and joy, seeing a glimmer of hope for her father.
Su Lin kept his eyes fixed on Xia Guoliang. Once the timing was right, he gave his stomach a sharp tap and helped him sit up!
*Blech!*
A mouthful of black blood spurted from Xia Guoliang’s mouth.
His breathing also slowly returned to normal.
Su Lin finally laid Xia Guoliang back down and clapped his hands. "He’s fine now. He should wake up in about five minutes!"
Silence fell across the room!
Everyone was stunned by Su Lin’s methods!
Raising the dead!
What a terrifying skill to possess!
"Young man, may I ask how you managed to do that?"
Li Jimin’s attitude became respectful as he cupped his hands to ask.
"It’s simple. You do this, then that, and finally, you do this."
Su Lin shrugged his shoulders.
Li Jimin gave a bitter laugh, realizing that Su Lin didn't want to tell him, so he didn't pursue the question.
"Well? Do you two have anything to say now?"
"My father-in-law isn't even dead, yet you were already thinking about burying him. You have truly poisonous hearts!"
Su Lin turned his head and lashed out at Xia Guodong and his son.
Xia Guodong’s face was incredibly ugly. Xia Guoliang was supposed to be dead, and his plan was supposed to proceed smoothly.
Yet this kid had actually saved him—damn him to hell!
"Su Lin, how on earth did you do that?"
Xia Bingyu looked at Su Lin with eyes full of curiosity.
This man seemed far from as simple as she had imagined!
"Actually, it’s nothing. I studied medicine on the mountain since I was a child, so my medical skills have already reached a miraculous level. Raising the dead is nothing."
Su Lin smiled without a hint of humility.
"Heh, keep blowing your own trumpet! If your medical skills were really that good, would you still be staying on a mountain?"
Xia Guodong mocked him coldly.
"It seems you don’t believe me. Since that’s the case, let me take a look at you!"
"Judging by your appearance, you seem to have a severe case of kidney deficiency. You can’t last more than three seconds in bed. Not only that, you have the scent of several women on you; you must have gone to play 'group sports' a few hours ago."
"Tsk tsk, you’re clearly incapable, yet you insist on playing those games. You old fart, you’re truly pathetic and yet so addicted!"
Su Lin scrutinized Xia Guodong for a moment and couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.
Xia Guodong’s face turned from green to red—partly from the shame of having his sore spots exposed, and partly from shock at Su Lin’s abilities!
This kid had actually guessed it all correctly!
"Boy, you’re ruthless. Just you wait!"
Xia Guodong didn't dare to engage with Su Lin any further. After dropping that threat, he took Xia Fei and left in a hurry.
Xia Bingyu couldn't help but reveal a smile. Regardless of anything else, Su Lin had given Xia Guodong and his son a sound slap in the face today, which had really vented her anger!
"Su Lin, thank you for healing my father. I will pay you for your efforts."
Su Lin shook his head. "Forget the payment. We’re husband and wife; that would be too formal."
"Besides, I haven't fully cured him yet. He was poisoned deeply, and the toxin has reached his bone marrow. Removing it completely is very troublesome; it will require at least two more treatments!"
"My father was poisoned?!" Xia Bingyu’s expression darkened instantly, as if she had realized something.
*Cough! Cough!*
Just then, Xia Guoliang coughed twice on the bed and slowly began to wake up!
"Dad! You’re finally awake!"
Xia Bingyu hurried to the bedside in excitement.
"Bingyu, has anything happened during this time? I feel like I’ve been unconscious for a long time."
Xia Guoliang’s complexion looked much better.
"Dad, during the time you were unconscious..."
Xia Bingyu recounted everything that had happened, including her going to find Su Lin for their marriage and his treatment just now.
"Regardless, this marriage contract was set by your grandfather while he was alive. It is only right that you fulfill it."
Xia Guoliang nodded after hearing the story and expressed no objections.
He then looked at Su Lin and revealed a smile. "Su Lin, is it? Thank you for saving me."
"Father-in-law, you’re being too formal. We’re all one family; no need for thanks!"
"As long as your daughter listens to me in the future and gives me a few big, healthy sons, I’ll be satisfied!"
Su Lin said with a carefree grin.
Xia Bingyu glared at him fiercely. Suddenly recalling something, her face turned cold. "By the way, Dad, Su Lin said that you were poisoned..."
Xia Guoliang’s expression also turned serious. "I have my own ideas about this matter. Once I’ve recovered, I will handle it myself. You don't need to get involved anymore."
Xia Bingyu nodded and said nothing more.
Because Xia Guoliang had just awakened and needed to rest, Xia Bingyu and Su Lin left his room.
"Wife, I’m hungry."
Su Lin rubbed his stomach.
"What do you want to eat?" Xia Bingyu asked indifferently.
"Hehe, wife, why don't you make me some noodles?" Su Lin asked with a cheeky grin.
"Get lost!!"
Xia Bingyu scolded him coldly.
If it weren't for the fact that he had saved her father, she would have slapped him across the face by now.
Meanwhile, in a room in the villa.
"Dad, that boy that bitch Xia Bingyu brought back is way too arrogant. We can't let him go!"
Xia Fei clutched his face, his expression full of venom.
"He’s just a country bumpkin; it’ll be easy to deal with him. The most important thing now is to take control of the Xiashi Group. Xia Guoliang has woken up; we don't have much time left!"
Xia Guodong spat out with a gloomy expression.
"Dad, do you have any good ideas?" Xia Fei asked curiously.
"During this period, the Xiashi Group’s sales have declined significantly. I’ll contact Li Wei later and have her unite the other directors to strip Xia Bingyu of her position as chairwoman!"
"And Young Master Zhang, hasn't he been pursuing Xia Bingyu? You contact him tomorrow and tell him that our Xia family agrees to the marriage. They can come to propose at any time!"
Xia Guodong laughed sinisterly.
On the other side, Xia Bingyu took Su Lin out of the villa and went to a large shopping mall to have hot pot.
After dinner, Xia Bingyu didn't take Su Lin back, but instead took the elevator to the floor above.
"Wife, what are we doing here?" Su Lin scratched his head.
"Buying you some clothes. The outfit you’re wearing is just too tacky."
"Wife, you really do know how to care for me. Come on, give me a kiss!"
Su Lin tried to kiss Xia Bingyu’s cheek, but she dodged him.
Soon, they arrived at the menswear section, and Xia Bingyu began to focus on picking out clothes for Su Lin.
Xia Bingyu was tall with a cold and elegant temperament, combined with her stunning face—she was the definition of a goddess.
Su Lin, on the other hand, was in tattered clothes, carrying a cloth bag over his shoulder, looking for all the world like a country bumpkin who had come to the big city for manual labor.
This combination of the two attracted quite a few looks from the people around them.
"Yo! Isn't this CEO Xia? Haven't seen you in a few days, how have you fallen so far, finding a migrant worker as your companion!"
Suddenly, a woman walked over.
She looked to be about thirty years old, wore heavy makeup, was drenched in a cloying scent, and was dressed like an upstart.
"Li Wei, how I live has nothing to do with you. Stay out of my business!" Xia Bingyu said coldly.
"CEO Xia sure has a temper. I’m so scared!"
Li Wei tapped her chest exaggeratedly, cast a glance at Su Lin, and mocked, "I really didn't expect that CEO Xia, who seems so cold and pure on the surface, would be so hungry in private that she wouldn't even let go of a country bumpkin like this?"
"Tell me, is this country bumpkin really that good? Good enough to make you unable to help yourself?"
"You..." Xia Bingyu’s face flushed with anger.
This woman’s mouth was truly vicious.
"Oh my, where is this stinking seafood coming from? It’s suffocating!"
Su Lin fanned his nose, his face full of disgust.
Li Wei looked around, her expression cooling. "Bumpkin, are you talking about me?"
Su Lin looked at Li Wei as if she were an idiot. "Besides you, who else smells so bad? Do you even need to ask? What a moron!"
A flash of guilt crossed Li Wei’s face, and she shouted coldly, "Bumpkin, if you keep spouting nonsense, believe it or not, I’ll find someone to cripple you!"
"Spouting nonsense?!"
"If I’m not mistaken, in the last hour, you’ve been with at least eight different men, and you’ve kept all of their 'essence' in your body!"
"Actually, I can't blame you. Your endocrine system is severely imbalanced, leading to a strong craving for that sort of thing; a mere one man simply isn't enough."
"However, because you’ve been doing this for so long, your body can no longer handle it. On the lighter side, you’ll suffer from incontinence; on the severe side, you’ll become infertile. You should really show some restraint."
Su Lin shook his head as he spoke.
The people around them heard this, and their gazes toward Li Wei became extremely strange.
Furthermore, perhaps it was psychological, but even though Li Wei had sprayed perfume, they could indeed smell a stench of seafood!
"Bumpkin, I’m going to rip your mouth off today!"
Li Wei flew into a rage from shame and rushed directly at Su Lin.
Su Lin didn't fear her at all. With a casual wave of his hand, a silver needle pierced Li Wei’s abdomen!
"Ah!"
Li Wei let out a shriek as she felt a hot stream flowing out of her uncontrollably!
The onlookers never expected Li Wei to lose control in public. They immediately covered their noses and retreated in disgust!
"You... what did you do to me?"
Li Wei’s face turned beet red as she looked at Su Lin with shock and fury!
"You lost control yourself, what does that have to do with me!" Su Lin said with an innocent look.
"You just wait, I won't let you get away with this!"
Li Wei gritted her teeth in anger, but she knew this wasn't the time to argue. She crossed her legs and hurried away.
"Wife, everything is fine now!" Su Lin looked at Xia Bingyu with a grin.
"Su Lin, how did you do that just now?" Xia Bingyu’s beautiful eyes were full of curiosity.
"Hehe, it’s simple. I just sealed an acupuncture point on that bitch. And everything I said just now is true, wife, you should stay away from that woman!"
Su Lin said with a laugh.
After that, the two finished shopping and returned to the Xia family villa.
Xia Bingyu had been busy all day, and as soon as they got home, she went to the bathroom to shower.
Half an hour later, Xia Bingyu walked out of the bathroom wearing silk pajamas, her alluring figure faintly visible.
But when she entered her bedroom, her face darkened instantly.
Su Lin was currently lying on her bed, looking as if he couldn't wait any longer.
Seeing her return, Su Lin ignored her expression entirely and patted the side of the bed. "Wife, come here quickly; I can't wait for us to consummate our marriage!"
"What are you doing in my bed?" Xia Bingyu asked with a grimace.
"We’re already married. Of course, we need to consummate it and try to give me a big, healthy son as soon as possible!" Su Lin said as if it were only natural.
"Who wants to consummate anything with you? Pack up your things and get out of my room!" Xia Bingyu said coldly, suppressing her anger.
"Wife, are you trying to make me live a widow’s life while I’m still married?!" Su Lin pouted in grievance!
"I’ll say it one more time: get lost!!" Xia Bingyu couldn't take it anymore!
Su Lin had no choice but to get out of the warm covers, put on his clothes, and pack up his things.
*Clatter!*
A bronze token fell out of Su Lin’s bag. It looked quite extraordinary!
"What is this?" Xia Bingyu asked curiously.
"This is the Fengyue Token my fourth master gave me—the person you saw when you came to pick me up down the mountain. With this token, I can take over the entire Fengyue Pavilion!" Su Lin replied indifferently.
Fengyue Pavilion?
Xia Bingyu froze. She knew a thing or two about it.
It was the largest such establishment in Longxia, but it had very high standards for its patrons; besides the powerful and wealthy, ordinary people could hardly enter.
Moreover, according to rumors, it wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface; the water there was very deep.
But to say he could take over the whole place with just a token? Was he playing a game?!
Xia Bingyu didn't ask further, but asked calmly, "You said this was given to you by your fourth master. So, do you have other masters?"
"Yes!"
"I have eight masters in total, and they all gave me their most precious items."
"This is the Five Emperors Coin my second master gave me; it can ward off evil and calculate destiny!"
"This is the Guigu Nine Needles my third master gave me; it can save the masses and kill without a trace!"
"This is the Azure Dragon Military Talisman my fifth master gave me, which can take command of the entire Azure Dragon Special Team."
"This is..."
Su Lin took out the items his masters had entrusted to him one by one!
Xia Bingyu was dumbfounded. Eight masters, each of them more incredible than the last—who would believe this?!
"Alright, I want to rest. I don't have time to listen to you brag. You should leave quickly!" Xia Bingyu said impatiently.
Su Lin put the items away. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something, walked up to Xia Bingyu, took off a ring engraved with a black dragon, and placed it on her finger!
"What are you doing?!" Xia Bingyu regained her senses and quickly pulled her hand back!
"This is the Black Dragon Ring my seventh master gave me. It can take control of the Black Dragon Hall. Whether at home or abroad, it carries terrifying power!"
"If you wear this, those high-level figures won't dare to touch you!"
"We’ve just married, so consider this my engagement gift to you. You must keep it safe!" Su Lin explained with a grin.
Xia Bingyu rolled her eyes. If this piece of junk ring really had as much power as Su Lin claimed, there would be ghosts in the world!
Su Lin didn't say anything more and left her room.
Xia Bingyu looked at the ring on her hand. She originally planned to throw it away, but thinking that it was, after all, a gesture of sincerity from Su Lin, she decided to keep it.
Afterward, Xia Bingyu went to bed; she had been busy all day and was truly exhausted!
Su Lin wandered around the villa for a while before finding a suitable room.
The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was already laid out, and it had a sweet scent!
"Haha, my wife is truly the best. She prepared this room just for me. It’s so big and soft!"
Su Lin lay on the bed and fell into a peaceful sleep!
Not long after, the door was pushed open from the outside, and a woman smelling of alcohol walked in.
The woman had an incredibly hot figure, looked to be in her early twenties, and had a face that was a mix of pure and seductive, making it unforgettable at a glance!
Because she was so tired, the woman didn't turn on the light and simply lay down on the bed to sleep!
After sleeping for a while, she felt something lying next to her. Thinking it was her stuffed toy, she threw her legs over it!
The night passed!
Early the next morning, Xia Bingyu had only just woken up when she heard a blood-curdling scream!
Her expression changed; she recognized the voice as Su Lin’s, and it was coming from Lin Feixuan’s room next door!
"Oh no!"
Xia Bingyu exclaimed and rushed over!
Lin Feixuan was a friend she had known since childhood in Longdu, three years younger than her. She had transferred to Jiangcheng for university two years ago and had been living with her!
It was just that she had been too tired last night and had forgotten to tell Su Lin about this; she hoped they hadn't gotten into a conflict!
Of course, she wasn't worried about Lin Feixuan, as she was a member of the Martial Arts Club at school!
She was mainly worried that if Su Lin provoked Lin Feixuan, he would definitely be given a sound beating!
Soon, Xia Bingyu arrived at the room, but when she saw the scene inside, she froze!
Su Lin was lying on the bed, clutching the quilt tightly, looking aggrieved, as if he had been violated by Lin Feixuan a hundred times!
Seeing her arrive, Su Lin acted as if he had seen his savior and quickly said, "Wife, you’re finally here!"