CHAPTER 780: CHAPTER 393 REFINEMENT_2

In the master circle of Xiang Island, not everyone had real skills; the circle was also a mix of good and bad, some living up to their reputation, while others did not.

Take, for example, a master Huang Henxin had met, reputed to be a millennium-old legacy of a Feng Shui elder, yet the man spoke grandly of righteousness while engaging in unsavory affairs.

Debt collection, extortion, deceiving lovers, and swindling large family investments.

The most shameless person Huang Henxin ever encountered was actually a female Daoist.

This woman used the pretext of the Daoist dual cultivation method to seduce sons of distinguished families.

Once she had them under her spell, she would immediately use a family-concocted drug to control them. By the time the wealthy family members realized, it was already too late, and she had made off with all their liquid assets.

Her methods were precise and ruthless, with almost no moral bottom line. Her only flaw was her tendency to become overly complacent.

After succeeding, she did not think of changing her identity or going into hiding; instead, she continued to walk around Xiang Island openly.

Although the tycoon had lost his money, he still had family connections. Eventually, Zhou Kuangtian got involved, and Huang Henxin was among those who participated in the siege to eliminate this woman.

That battle was the first time he understood what a true Death Gate master was and realized that besides ordinary people, extraordinary beings truly existed in this world.

However, the combined power of these extraordinary beings, no matter how strong, was nothing compared to Lin Beichen’s casual wave.

No matter how skilled they were, they were still within the bounds of the ordinary. Yet with a simple wave, Lin Beichen could make an object vanish without a trace, defying all forms of perception.

It was as if, with Lin Beichen’s wave, the table before them was cast beyond the Three Realms and Five Elements.

This was simply a terrifying ability.

"Senior, I have offended you greatly just now. Please, I beg you for a chance to rectify my mistakes."

Huang Henxin said excitedly, straightening his one remaining leg, kowtowing repeatedly, his eyes filled with a pleading look.

However, when Lin Beichen turned to look at him, there was a fleeting trace of surprise in his eyes, as if he had almost forgotten about him. It was only his pleading that caught Lin Beichen’s attention again.

"How are you still alive?"

Lin Beichen casually uttered, extending a finger and gently touching his forehead.

Huang Henxin’s soul fled in terror, preparing to say something, but a beam of light streaked across his brow, splitting his head in two.

The headless body fell to the ground, yet not a drop of blood stained the floor. All the blood gathered in midair, gradually coalescing into a burning flame of blood.

The room was filled with the smell of blood.

Zheng Xinxi slowly raised his head, looking at Lin Beichen with extreme fear.

He never expected Lin Beichen to kill Huang Henxin so casually, nor had he imagined Lin Beichen’s method of killing to be so precise and horrifying.

Lin Beichen walked towards Zheng Xinxi.

The room was not large, and with Huang Henxin gone, Zheng Xinxi could only stand up, leaning his hands on the sofa, not daring to appear too small.

He was very worried.

Since Lin Beichen dared to kill Huang Henxin, he would surely dare to kill him too.

Although he appeared more distinguished than Huang Henxin, he knew himself well—it was merely an illusion.

"Senior, I was previously ignorant and short-sighted. If you spare my life, I will do anything you say!"

Zheng Xinxi opened his mouth, not knowing how to bribe Lin Beichen, so he tried with the best terms he could think of.

He was one of the richest young masters on Xiang Island and the eldest son, meaning he would eventually inherit the family.

Despite his current predicament, he still had the greatest chance of inheriting the family position.

If Lin Beichen was willing to spare his life, a great future would still await him.

However, Lin Beichen’s expression remained calm. Raising his hand again, a cluster of Spiritual Light flickered on his finger, ready to end Zheng Xinxi’s life just as it had Huang Henxin’s.

Facing death, Zheng Xinxi suddenly had a thought.

"Sir, you must have come to Xiang Island for something, right?"

This was just a casual courtesy, but for some reason, Zheng Xinxi felt this might save his life.

Hearing this, Lin Beichen’s raised hand gradually lowered, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

"How did you know I had business here?"

It turned out to be true.

Zheng Xinxi’s heart surged with excitement, immediately grasping this lifeline, saying:

"Sir, someone as important as you wouldn’t wander aimlessly. You must have business here, and with my status on Xiang Island, few would dare to obstruct me.

Just say the word, and I will do whatever it takes to help you.

Killing me would be like squashing an ant, but letting me live would give you a few more days of freedom. Isn’t my life in exchange for your time worth it?"

Zheng Xinxi said excitedly, his eyes filled with hope.

He did not want to die.

He was the eldest son, the future heir of the Zheng family.

How could he die?

Though he knew it was risky, he had no other options but to take this chance.

Lin Beichen was overwhelmingly powerful, so much so that Zheng Xinxi had no room for resistance.

Faced with such strength, he could only try to demonstrate his value, making it clear that killing him would bring no benefit and only create more trouble.

Lin Beichen looked at Zheng Xinxi thoughtfully, seeming to see some potential value in him. He nodded, agreeing to Zheng Xinxi’s offer of cooperation.

"I can give you a chance, but you must answer one question for me."

Lin Beichen said calmly.

Zheng Xinxi eagerly nodded, ready to betray his family if necessary. Then, he suddenly heard Lin Beichen ask:

"Is there someone named Zheng Yaxin in your family?"

"She’s from another branch. Sir, do you wish to see her?"

Zheng Xinxi was momentarily stunned, then quickly replied.

To save his own life, he would betray anyone, even the patriarch. Zheng Yaxin was even less of a concern.

Zheng Yaxin was average among their generation, neither outstanding nor poor. Her prominence was only because she saved the patriarch at a critical moment.

Zheng Xinxi had always been unhappy with her. Since Lin Beichen wanted to see her, he had no reason not to comply.

After speaking, Zheng Xinxi immediately walked out. As he passed by the young model, he shivered slightly.

This young model had many pursuers in the International Supermodel Association, but he had won her over with huge sums of money, ultimately making her willingly submit to him.

He had spent a fortune to hide her away, but now he dared not even look at her.

No woman, no matter how beautiful, was more important than his own life.

To survive, he would put his entire family on the line, let alone a woman.

If Lin Beichen desired, he would even offer the woman to him willingly, ensuring she had no resistance.

As he walked downstairs, his taut nerves finally relaxed.

Lin Beichen had given him a chance to live and a bit of dignity, preventing him from being utterly humiliated like a dog.

A wave of gratitude suddenly welled up in Zheng Xinxi.

Lin Beichen spared his life and even considered his emotions.

Serving such a man was an honor.

"Young Master Zheng, why are you out here alone?"

Just as Zheng Xinxi was deeply in thought, a voice suddenly sounded next to him.

Zheng Xinxi trembled, sensing something was wrong.

This was the Central District, where everyone had to be registered, yet Lin Beichen was not in the system.

He hurriedly looked back but found nothing behind him.

Lin Beichen... had disappeared!

"There’s no need to look back; he can’t see me."

A voice echoed in his ear.

Zheng Xinxi trembled, realizing that as long as Lin Beichen did not want to be seen, no one could see him!