63 Dirty And Twisted Schemes (2/2)
Subtly shifting his gaze toward the charging man, Xu Mujin calmly twists his gleaming sword around and harshly jabs the end of his sword into the man's stomach.
From the harsh impact, the man is violently pushed back, his body slamming onto the stone ground.
Leisurely walking toward the man's fallen body, he points his sword toward the man's neck.
”Let me just say, I possess no interest towards your master, Sir Delun's rewards or meaningless promises. If anything they're completely useless to me. However, I'm certain someone like you would be interested in what my Master has to offer you.” Xu Mujin's eyes sparked with apparent indifference.
”Hah, as if! What can a puny little brat offer me?” The man spat. ”Let me tell you; you're only acting so bold because you bear a sword to my throat. But let me tell you, you won't be alive for long. When Sir Delun and his men find out I haven't returned, they'll know something is wrong and dispatch men to kill you and your little master!”
Not all affected by the man's words, Xu Mujin simply stares at the man with unreadable eyes. However, the man assumed Xu Mujin's silence for taking his words into consideration.
With a sneer, the man continues. ”So, what do you say? Let me return, and nobody will get hurt.”
Helplessly releasing a sigh, Xu Mujin, continuing to clutch his sword near the man's throat, turns toward the unconscious body of Rin.
”Young Master, how long do you plan to pretend? Instead of being lazy why not come over and help.”
With her body lay down on its side, Rin rotates her head around, releasing a light chuckle.
”What a shame, I thought you wouldn't notice.”
”Young Master…”
Sighing, Rin effortlessly stands up, the tight ropes around her hands and legs coming loose easily.
Gently dusting off her legs and arms, Rin smiles toward the man.
”You've been working for Captain Delun for some time now.” Rin walks calmly toward the two with a gentle smile. ”Doing so many dirty deeds for that man, must pay well doesn't it?”
The man narrows his eyes suspiciously, completely unsure where the conversation was going.
”What's your point boy?” The man wearily watched the boys' movements as he stepped closer toward him.
With a celestial smile, Rin's eyes dim darkly. ”My point is, it must really help support your two daughters in the Guando's western district. They're staying with your mother and father I believe?”
Hearing Rin's ominous words, the man's suspicious eyes enlarge; his complexion becoming pale instantly.
”You bastard! What have you done to my family?! Don't you dare lay a hand on them!” The man hollered furiously, his pleading eyes blazing furiously with murderous intent.
Revealing a smug expression, Rin chuckles softly, her gentle smile remaining.
”Don't worry, nothing's happened to them…yet. If you simply do as I say, your family will be safe from harm's way.” Rin grinned maliciously.
”Bastard…” The man harshly gritted his teeth. ”To think the so-called noble and fair Governor Tao possessed an underling to conduct such dirty and twisted schemes!”
Gently scratching her rosy cheek with a wry smile, Rin tilts her head at the man, her eyes shimmering brightly.
”You're right on that one.” Rin chuckled delightedly. ”Now tell me, what will you choose to do? Follow my orders or have your family killed?”
The man staring up at Rin felt his scalp go numb. He didn't understand how the eyes of someone so young could cause him to shudder in fear.
”I...”