CHAPTER 183: CHAPTER 183 IS THERE STILL TRUST IN THE WORLD (2)_1

Shangguan You was not only the princess of the Shangguan Family but also of the Lin Family. This was because, for three generations, the Lin Family had only produced one daughter, Lin Mengjie. Lin Mengjie, in turn, had given birth to Shangguan You—another precious daughter. All other descendants were male. Consequently, daughters and granddaughters held a position of great importance in the Lin Family. Nowadays, even Lin Qingyu and Lin Wenhao, men who commanded respect and instilled fear within the mafia circles, would find themselves being thoroughly berated by the Lin family patriarch, often with a finger pointed right at their noses.

The men of the Lin family were known for doting on their female relatives; Lin Mengjie’s brothers, for example, had adored their sister to the point of obsession. If it weren’t for the events of sixteen years ago, Shangguan You wouldn’t bear the Shangguan surname but would be called Lin Wenyu instead.

Every time he thought about the events from sixteen years ago, the old patriarch of the Lin Family was so angry his eyes bulged. Sooner or later, he would get even and make Shangguan Zhi, that old tortoise, regret it.

"Dad, I’ll safely rescue Little You. Afterwards, she’ll formally change her name to Lin Wenyu and be directly registered under my name. I’d like to see who would dare bully her then," Lin Qingyu promised.

"Dad, what should we do about Ouyang Xuan?" Lin Wenjie’s brows furrowed. Ouyang Xuan was even more troublesome than the Shangguan Family.

"Hmph, it’s just Ouyang Xuan. What’s there to be afraid of? Starting from now, Little You officially has the Lin surname. We shall have no more relations with the Shangguan Family. Shangguan Zhi, that old tortoise, and Shangguan Hao, that brute—they’d better remember this well. If they dare to come to the Lin Family again, I’ll break their legs and feed them to the fishes!" Lin Wenbo roared with anger and then began coughing loudly.

"Grandpa, you’re not well; you shouldn’t get so angry. Our people and Ouyang Xuan’s people are already searching for her. We’ll have news soon," Lin Wenjie gently patted Lin Wenbo’s back, quietly soothing him.

"Grandpa, Little You gave this to me. She said it’s good for the body. Grandpa, you should try it," Lin Wenjie said, remembering the Jade Dew Pill Shangguan You had given him last time. He poured out a pill and fed it into the old patriarch’s mouth. He had taken one before; it was very effective, making his whole body feel warm.

"From Little You?"

"Yes, Little You gave it to me yesterday, saying it’s good for the body. Dad, Big Brother, you should try it too," Lin Wenjie poured out two more pills and handed them to the two men.

"It’s warm. It feels like there’s a surge of energy inside."

"Yes, it really does feel much better."

"Alright, now that you’ve taken what Little You gave you, go find her for me! If a single hair on her head is harmed, I’m going to flatten Inferno Sect!" The Lin family patriarch, having just felt a little better, roared again with renewed vigor.

"Yes, Dad."

"Yes, Grandpa."

A shrill ringtone suddenly sounded. Lin Qingyu answered the phone, and his expression turned grim. After hanging up, he spoke cautiously, worried that any disturbance might make the old patriarch faint.

"Dad, the old man from the Shangguan Family and Liu Ruoling are heading towards our home. The others have already gone to the military units," he said.

"That old tortoise dares to come? Good, good! We shall lock the doors and unleash the dogs! You and Ouyang Xuan, go rescue Little You quickly. Leave the rest to this old man to handle. Let’s see who will find her first!" the Lin family patriarch said through gritted teeth, then dismissed them.

"Grandpa, the doctor said you can’t get agitated. For the sake of Aunt and Little You, you absolutely must not lose your temper," Lin Wenhao cautioned a few more times before following his father and younger brother out.

The people from the Shangguan Family and the Lin Family scoured the world for the location of Inferno Sect. Meanwhile, Shangguan You was curiously observing Inferno Sect, hidden deep within the forested mountains. However, she didn’t know this place was Inferno Sect, nor was she aware that she was currently inside it, or even what Inferno Sect truly was.

Shangguan You tore off the black cloth covering her eyes and took in the scene before her. She stood frozen for a few seconds before her senses returned.

The spacious hall was illuminated as brightly as day by a massive crystal chandelier overhead. Emotionless, black-clothed men stood in two rows to the left and right. At the head of the hall was a huge throne, upon which sat a man dressed in black, emanating a murderous aura.

Huo and Huoyi were kneeling on one knee on either side of her, bowing respectfully to the middle-aged man at the head of the room. A chilling, gloomy aura wafted through the hall, which was so quiet that the drop of a pin could be heard.

As Shangguan You surveyed her surroundings, the man at the head of the hall, emanating a thick murderous aura, was also observing her. A girl of merely fifteen or sixteen, he mused. Apart from a passable face, women like her were a dime a dozen. What was so special about her that she could bewitch someone to such an extent?

"Half an hour late. Go to Dark Island for half a month of training," the man spoke, his voice devoid of emotion. Shangguan You clearly felt both Huo’s and Huoyi’s bodies tremble violently. Dark Island... it seems that’s their Achilles’ heel, she thought.

"Thank you, Master."

"Thank you, Master," Huo and Huoyi spoke in unison and then retreated. As Huo left, he quickly glanced at Shangguan You before following Huoyi out.

"So, you are Shangguan You," the middle-aged man at the head of the room spoke again. Compared to his previous emotionless tone, his voice was now heavy with murderous intent.

Shangguan You frowned slightly. She didn’t recognize this old man at all. Why did he harbor such murderous intent towards her? Why did it seem like he wanted to kill her?

"What do you want? I’m telling you, my father is the commander of the military region! If you dare to hurt me, he’ll definitely bomb this place to the ground!" Shangguan You said, her voice trembling intensely, her body shaking slightly in a coordinated display of fear.

In her current state, she appeared exceptionally fragile and pitiful—perfectly fitting the image of a kidnapped young heiress.

"HAHAHA! This is the biggest joke I’ve ever heard! So what if he’s the commander of the military region? Even if he knew we kidnapped his daughter, could he find this place?" The middle-aged man laughed sarcastically, utterly confident in the secrecy of his lair’s location, believing no one could ever find it.

"Why did you kidnap me? I don’t know you! I beg you, please let me go," Shangguan You said, taking a few steps back, her voice quivering heavily. If she weren’t trying to discern their motives for kidnapping her, she wouldn’t bother acting at all.

"Kidnap you? Hmph! You’re just a girl who’s not even fully mature. Kidnapping you is giving you too much credit. If you hadn’t ruined my plans, why would I go through all this trouble, you meddlesome brat!"