Unrivaled Soldier in the City

Lin Kuang watched his father quietly. This was the first time he had ever heard his father mention his mother, and the first time he had seen such an expression on the face of this iron-willed man. Before he knew it, a heaviness settled in Lin Kuang’s heart, and his desire to learn of his mother’s whereabouts grew even stronger.

After taking a large gulp of alcohol, Lin Guodong’s resolute face turned slightly red, his eyes growing misty.

"For years, I’ve been secretly investigating your mother’s whereabouts, but I’ve never found any definitive news," he began. "The only thing I’m certain of is that your mother’s Nangong Family exists within the Ancient Martial Realm, and they hold a considerable position there. However, no one knows where the family is located."

"Now that you’re involved with the Ancient Martial Realm, perhaps you’ll meet someone from the Nangong Family one day. When that time comes, take this jade pendant with you. Maybe you’ll be able to see your mother. If you do, and if you have the power, remember to reunite our family," Lin Guodong said, looking at Lin Kuang with red-rimmed eyes.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang nodded heavily. "Yes, Father. If I get the chance to see Mother, I will definitely rescue her and reunite our family!"

"Good. That’s good. Well, I should get some rest. You should rest early, too."

With that, Lin Guodong stood up and left, his upright figure appearing unusually desolate.

Watching his father’s departing silhouette, Lin Kuang clenched his fists tightly. "Mother, one day, our family will be reunited!" he muttered to himself before turning back to his room.

Lin Kuang’s room was very plain, furnished with only a wooden bed, a table, and a chair. Looking at the familiar space, his eyes grew slightly moist. As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. No matter how wonderful the outside world might be, nothing compared to the warmth of one’s own home.

Lying quietly on his bed, Lin Kuang took out his phone and dialed Chen Feng’s number. If there was one place in the world with the most reliable information, it was the Wumi Building, and Lin Kuang shared a tacit understanding with them.

When Chen Feng answered, Lin Kuang explained the situation and asked the Wumi Building to help investigate the Nangong Family. However, to his surprise, Chen Feng sounded hesitant.

"Mr. Chen, what’s wrong?" Lin Kuang asked, his curiosity piqued by the reluctance in Chen Feng’s voice.

"King of the Underworld, to be honest, the Nangong Family is a top-level secret. Our Wumi Building does have information about them," Chen Feng explained. "But you’re going there to find your mother, and... please don’t be angry for what I’m about to say.

"With your current strength, if you go to the Nangong Family, you will die. There is no chance of survival.

"Years ago, your father, Mr. Lin Guodong, also asked us to investigate. We could only provide him with some superficial information. It’s not that we’re unwilling to help, but the strength of the Nangong Family is overwhelming. The forces of the secular world are simply no match for them."

Chen Feng spoke candidly. He knew Lin Kuang was strong, but if he dared to go to the Nangong Family now, he would be walking to his death.

Lin Kuang’s heart lurched. He wasn’t arrogant, and he felt his strength was already considerable. But he also knew Chen Feng had no reason to lie, which meant the power of the Nangong Family was truly terrifying.

"I understand, Mr. Chen. I won’t go for now; I’m not looking for a death sentence," Lin Kuang said earnestly. "However, I must have the information on the Nangong Family."

Hearing this, Chen Feng grimaced. This was a difficult situation. According to the Wumi Building’s security levels, Lin Kuang didn’t have the clearance to access this information. Not even if he paid for it.

Listening to the silence on the other end, Lin Kuang seemed to understand.

"Mr. Chen, Liu Fengchun is my father-in-law. I’m sure you know who he is better than I do. What’s more, Old Liu isn’t dead."

At this point, Lin Kuang had no choice but to play his trump card. Liu Fengchun was the Tower Master of the Wumi Building, and Liu Shilin was his daughter.

Hearing this, Chen Feng was rooted to the spot in shock. "K-King of the Underworld... are... are you telling the truth? The Tower Master... he’s still alive?!" he asked incredulously. Liu Fengchun had supposedly been dead for over a year. How could he possibly be alive?

"That’s right, Old Liu didn’t die. He and I were in the same place for a while, and it won’t be long before he returns. Liu Shilin is his daughter, a fact the Wumi Building is unaware of because he hid it so well. Of course, talk is cheap. Old Liu gave me a list of names, saying everyone on it was a high-ranking member of the Wumi Building."

With that, Lin Kuang calmly recited over a dozen names. With each name, Chen Feng flinched, because every person mentioned was indeed a high-level executive at the Wumi Building.

"Enter this string of code. It’s a high-level access code for the Wumi Building," Lin Kuang continued, reciting a complex code.

Chen Feng hurriedly logged into the Wumi Building’s secure website and entered the password. In an instant, the entire Wumi Building was in an uproar. The code might look ordinary, but many high-ranking members knew it was one that Liu Fengchun himself had used.

As streams of high-level intelligence flashed across his screen, Chen Feng was dumbfounded. At that moment, he no longer had a shred of doubt about Lin Kuang.

"King of the Underworld, please wait a moment. I will call you back shortly," Chen Feng said, hastily hanging up to explain the situation to the other executives.

Ten minutes later, Lin Kuang’s phone rang again. This time, the caller wasn’t Chen Feng.

"Hello, this is Lin Kuang," he said calmly after answering.

"Hello, Mr. Lin. I am Li Wei, the Vice Tower Master of the Wumi Building," a calm voice replied.

Lin Kuang was taken aback for a moment. He knew of Li Wei; Old Liu had told him that Li Wei was his top subordinate. This meant Li Wei was currently in full charge of the Wumi Building.

"So it’s Mr. Li. Old Liu has told me about you," Lin Kuang said with a smile.

"Yes. Mr. Lin, I believe you are a friend of the Tower Master. Chen Feng tells me you want to know about the Nangong Family?" Li Wei asked, his tone growing slightly more serious.

Lin Kuang nodded. "That’s right. I wish to know about the Nangong Family. Please, Mr. Li, I hope you can tell me."

"I can tell you, but you must promise me you won’t go. You are no match for the Nangong Family right now. They are far more powerful than you imagine.

"To my knowledge, the strongest expert you have encountered so far is the elder, Nameless. However, in the Nangong Family, masters who surpass Nameless are by no means rare. In fact, someone with his level of strength would barely be considered part of the mid-to-upper echelon there," Li Wei said, his tone grave.