Since there was no evidence, Xu Mu would be fine — every case needed proof and a caught culprit.
If Xu Mu was innocent, then the scar-faced man was in serious trouble.
He had accepted the job knowing full well who Xu Mu was.
After being spared once, he had the nerve to call the police — did he really think Xu Mu would let him live?
The only thing he could do now was hide in prison for a while to stay safe. When he got out, he'd have to vanish somewhere far away and live quietly.
"You filed a false report?"
Qin Nuo glared furiously. She had thought she'd stumbled on a major case — if she arrested an armed suspect, it would earn her a commendation.
But now she realized this man had been toying with her.
"My beloved concubine! Not only did I make a false report, I also want to play poker with you!"
The scar-faced man lunged at her.
Qin Nuo grabbed him with one hand, flipped him over her shoulder, and slammed him to the ground.
She quickly pulled out her handcuffs and restrained him.
Then she turned to Xu Mu, a little apologetic. "Sorry for the trouble. You can go."
"Just have my car put back together. Forget the lost time fee."
Xu Mu spoke coolly, his hands in his pockets.
"Alright, I'll have it reassembled."
While fixing it, Qin Nuo double-checked everything — still nothing. It really seemed the scar-faced man had been lying.
But that leg wound of his was suspicious; it would need further investigation later.
Xu Mu didn't stay long and soon drove off.
Back at the company, he called Meng Wanyue.
Half an hour later, she arrived at his office.
"Mr. Xu, you're back."
She wasn't wearing her usual office uniform, but a black casual outfit instead.
She had been training in the forest outside Jiang City, and as soon as she got Xu Mu's call, she rushed over without changing.
"I might need your help," Xu Mu said, looking at her.
"Mr. Xu, just tell me what to do."
Meng Wanyue's eyes lit up, even a little excited.
In the past, whether it was the organization or the Dragon King, she only carried out orders because it was her job or duty.
But Xu Mu was different — she genuinely wanted to help him from the heart.
"Wait here a moment."
Xu Mu left the office and took the elevator to see Xu Shou.
He knocked, heard a voice from inside, and pushed the door open.
"I just got a call from Liu Wei. You did well — our company's in a period of rapid growth. If such parasites were exposed in the media, it'd hurt our reputation."
Xu Shou smiled at him.
"He's from the Feng family," Xu Mu said as he sat on the sofa.
"What?"
Xu Shou's smile instantly vanished.
"The HR manager — he's one of them too."
Just as Xu Mu said that, the office door opened.
Xu Ningbing, dressed in uniform and holding some documents, walked in.
Seeing Xu Mu there, her expression turned awkward. She still couldn't believe it was Xu Mu who had helped her step into the realm of ancient martial artists.
[Favorability +5]
Xu Mu glanced at the black text above her head — just one look at him, and her favorability increased.
So, there really were perks to "confirmation."
"Go on," Xu Shou said, motioning him to continue.
He trusted Xu Mu completely now. If Xu Mu dared to say this much, then he surely had proof.
"I'll need Liu Wei's full cooperation with me at the Yang City branch — no matter what I plan to do."
Xu Mu spoke seriously.
"Alright, I'll call him right now." Xu Shou nodded.
Xu Mu turned to Xu Ningbing curiously. "You're not objecting this time — that's rare."
Her cheeks flushed as she feigned calm. "I didn't know before. But now that I know what you're capable of, of course I won't oppose you."
"Heh. Be careful these days. The Fengs came after me today."
With that, Xu Mu walked out.
"Kid! Be careful out there!" Xu Shou called after him.
"Do you know who I am? I'm Xu Shou's son!" Xu Mu replied as he left.
Xu Shou froze for a moment, then chuckled softly. "That brat…"
He looked at a photo frame on the bookshelf and sighed gently. Our son has grown up.
Xu Mu and Meng Wanyue left the company together. This time, he didn't drive his own car — he used Meng Wanyue's Wuling Hongguang instead.
His car was too recognizable; Feng Jian's people probably already had the license plate memorized.
Meng Wanyue drove them back toward Yang City.
Xu Mu hadn't originally planned to deal with the Fengs so soon. But since Feng Jian made the first move, he wouldn't show mercy.
When they arrived at the Yang City branch, it was already past 2 p.m.
As soon as they entered the lobby, Li Yun greeted them with a bright smile. When she saw Xu Mu, black text appeared above her head.
[Favorability +10]
"Xiao Mu!" she called out happily.
Xu Mu smiled at the sight of the text.
Leaving Li Yun in the company had clearly been the right move.
"Auntie, keep up the good work. I'm counting on you."
He raised a fist encouragingly.
"I won't let you down." Li Yun nodded gently.
Through his perception, Xu Mu sensed that Zhang Shuaikai was still in his office — meaning he'd agreed to cooperate.
He and Meng Wanyue took the elevator up to Zhang Shuaikai's office and pushed the door open.
Zhang Shuaikai was seated at his desk. Seeing Xu Mu, he quickly stood up. "Brother Xu."
"So, have you decided?" Xu Mu asked, walking in.
"I'll cooperate fully with you, Brother Xu — I want the Feng family destroyed."
Zhang Shuaikai's tone was grim. "I'll follow all your orders."
He thought of how Feng Kang had treated him before — there was never any fatherly affection, only scorn and exploitation.
Before, he hadn't dared to resist; the Feng family was far too powerful.
He was just one man — trying to take them on alone would've been like an ant trying to shake a tree.
But now, with the Xu family's backing, it was a different story entirely.
He even looked forward to the day Feng Kang lost everything — to see how that man would look at him then.
"Good. You'll have a bright future. If you do well, the Feng family will one day belong to you and Feng Yue."
Xu Mu smiled. "Now — can you get Feng Ruìlì or Feng Jian to meet you?"
Feng Ruìlì was Feng Kang's eldest son, the acting CEO of the Feng Group, and his publicly acknowledged successor.
"I can't get Feng Ruìlì, but I can contact Feng Jian," Zhang replied.
"Perfect. I'll tell you the plan — tonight, arrange a meeting with Feng Jian."
Xu Mu's lips curled into a cold smile.
Since Feng Jian wanted to turn him into a eunuch, it was only fair to return the favor.
From what Xu Mu knew, Feng Jian was a frequent guest at private clubs — dealing with someone like that would be easy.
Night fell.
At the Tiankang Grand Hotel in Yang City — one of the Feng family's properties — Zhang Shuaikai waited quietly in a fifth-floor private room.
Before long, Feng Jian arrived.
"Young Master Feng, you're here."
Zhang rose with a smile.
But inside, he was seething — after all, this man was his own younger brother.
"Zhang Shuaikai! Out with it! I've got another party tonight. You could've said this over the phone, but you had to drag me here. If this isn't important, I'll cripple you!"
Feng Jian's tone was impatient.
"It's important, Young Master Feng — not something to discuss over the phone," Zhang said evenly, suppressing his resentment. "The Xu Pharmaceutical Company has a best-selling new drug. I heard it'll be produced at the Yang City branch… I might be able to get my hands on it."
At that, Feng Jian's eyes went wide.