MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 590 - 78: Spy among Spies

Chapter 590: Chapter 78: Spy among Spies

Liu Donglin carefully examined the Soul Water handed over by the other party and asked, "I’ve heard of this thing before. It seems it can control the drinker, is that true?"

"All I know is that once you drink it, you’ll gain unprecedented strength, and reaching the God Realm in the future won’t be a problem."

"Really?" Liu Donglin received the Soul Water and brought it to his lips.

Seeing Liu Donglin being so obedient, the lead brother was very pleased, "Yes, after drinking it, you’ll be able to see your daughter."

"Are you sure?" Liu Donglin put down the Soul Water and confirmed again, "If I drink this Soul Water, I’ll definitely be able to see my daughter?"

"Yes!" the lead brother affirmed, "I wouldn’t lie to you."

"But didn’t you just say that all I needed to do was swear loyalty to that whatever Grand Judicator to see my daughter? I think this stuff smells bad. I’ll just swear loyalty to the Grand Judicator instead, and I won’t drink this bowl of Soul Water. Here, you can have it back."

"What?" The lead brother was stunned for a moment, then, realizing the implication, said fiercely, "Liu Donglin, are you playing me?"

"I’m not playing you, aren’t these your own words just now?" Liu Donglin shrugged, his face innocent.

"Stop the nonsense, drinking the Soul Water equates to loyalty to the Grand Judicator. If you don’t drink it today, then be prepared to collect Liu Mei’s corpse!"

"Fine then." Liu Donglin sighed, resigning himself to his fate.

"That’s more like it, hurry up and drink the Soul Water!" The lead brother urged once again.

"No, no, no, you guys might be mistaken?" Liu Donglin flipped his hand and poured out the bowl of Soul Water, "I said I’d drink the Soul Water."

"Then are you prepared to take care of your daughter?" The lead brother felt mocked, and his eyes filled with rage.

"I’ve said it, Mei’er is my most beloved," Liu Donglin spoke for himself, "I don’t want to drink the Soul Water but still want to rescue my daughter, so it seems you guys are going to have to be inconvenienced."

The lead brother was bewildered, "What do you mean?"

"Literally." No sooner had Liu Donglin’s words fallen than a volley of arrows shot from all directions, aiming for the limbs of the men in black.

"Dodge quickly!" The lead brother reacted swiftly, avoiding the arrows, but his followers behind him were too slow and were crippled by arrows imbued with Magic Power.

"You!?" The lead brother looked terrified, unable to understand why Liu Donglin, who loved his daughter, would attack them.

"What do you mean, ’you’? Where is my daughter?!" Liu Donglin moved quickly, delivering a kick to the man’s abdomen: "Speak quickly!"

"Forget it!" The lead brother, enduring the intense pain, replied sternly, "Prepare to take care of your daughter!"

Liu Donglin sighed again, "If that is the case, then you guys can be buried with Mei’er!"

Having said that, the Liu Family’s trusted aides poured out from all sides and at Liu Donglin’s behest, promptly killed half of the men in black.

Seeing their companions slain, the remaining men in black immediately panicked, desperately calling to their boss, "Boss, why... why... you said Liu Donglin wouldn’t dare to act! I don’t want to die, save me, save me!"

"Shut up!" The lead brother turned and scolded, then looked back at Liu Donglin, "To use the Liu Family’s treasure as my shield, I’ve no regrets in this life!"

Liu Donglin ignored him and instead looked at the followers behind him, "Do you know where my daughter is being held?"

"We know."

"Who dares say it?!" The lead brother quickly tried to intervene, but before he could finish his sentence, Liu Donglin’s sword had already slashed his throat.

"Now that your followers also know, you’re of no use anymore."

After killing the lead brother, Liu Donglin walked to the follower, crouched down, "Tell me, where is my daughter?"

Under Liu Donglin’s immense pressure, the follower quickly responded, "In a secret room at the Liu Heshan Mansion, Family Head... Family Head sir, you promised to spare our lives!"

"Did I?" Liu Donglin tried to recall, then shook his head, "I don’t seem to remember that."

Without any hesitation, the trusted aides raised their swords and cut down all the remaining men in black.

No need for Liu Donglin to give the order, the entire Dongsheng was mobilized. In less than six minutes, Liu Heshan Mansion was completely surrounded.

Under the leadership of Liu Donglin, the strong members of the Liu Family broke into the mansion and successfully rescued Liu Mei who was trapped in a secret room and captured Liu Heshan.

Liu Donglin brought Liu Mei into the study, then activated the magic viewer, and the figure of Zhike appeared before his eyes.

"Duke, why seek me in the dead of night?"

"Lord Zhike, my daughter has been rescued, just as His Majesty mentioned, the traitors to the Liu Family are from the third branch, and now the Clan Leader of the third branch, Liu Heshan, is under my control. You can send someone at any time to take him for questioning."

Upon hearing Liu Donglin’s report, Zhike nodded, "I will report this truthfully to His Majesty. These past few days have been tough on you, Your Grace; you should rest early."

With that, Zhike ended the communication on his own.

Seeing Zhike’s attitude, Liu Donglin couldn’t help but smile, shaking his head, "This chap is quite clever."

After closing the magic viewer, Liu Donglin then turned his attention to Liu Mei, whose expression was blank.

"Mei’er!"

At Liu Donglin’s call, Liu Mei came to her senses, tears shimmering in her eyes, she dove into his embrace, "Dad!"

Liu Donglin’s face was full of affection as he stroked Liu Mei’s head, "No tears, no tears, you’re safe now."

"No, they forced me to drink the Soul Water!" Liu Mei said in despair, "Please kill me!"

Once someone consumes Soul Water, Liu Mei would no longer control her own will. She could feel something in her mind that, once triggered, would turn her into a puppet in their hands, utterly defenseless.

"Don’t be afraid, Daddy has a way." Liu Donglin, placing his hands on Liu Mei’s shoulders, looked her in the eyes, "I wanted you to live a happy life, but things didn’t go as planned, and I must let you know the truth about the Liu Family."

Liu Donglin paused, then carefully chose his words before saying, "Actually, our main branch of the Liu Family is also a family of the underworld!"

"What?!" Liu Mei was shocked, "We, too?"

"Yes," Liu Donglin nodded and explained further, "However, we differ from Liu Heshan and his group; Liu Heshan is under the Great Adjudicator of the underworld, whereas we are the seeds sown by the Sacrificial Priest in the Star Sea."

"The Sacrificial Priest actually has control over two underworld families; one visible, and my branch, specifically existing to counter the Great Adjudicator. Over the years, we’ve been secretly monitoring every move of the underworld families under the Great Adjudicator’s command. Regarding Soul Water, the Sacrificial Priest has a way to neutralize it. I’ll send you to the underworld to ask the Sacrificial Priest to remove the Soul Water’s control over you, but I need you to keep this a secret, not letting the Sacrificial Priest’s efforts go in vain."

The news profoundly impacted Liu Mei; the grand Liu Family of the empire, one of the sturdy pillars of Dongsheng, was subordinate to the underworld?

"Then, Father, if one day, the Sacrificial Priest orders us, the Liu Family, to rebel against the empire, would you comply?"

Liu Donglin smiled slightly, "Silly girl, of course not. Although we are a part of the underworld family, we are ultimately human. I, Liu Donglin, will never do anything to harm the Human Race—that’s my promise to you!"

Upon receiving her father’s reassuring answer, Liu Mei’s suspended heart relaxed, and she nodded firmly, "Yes! I believe you, Dad."

"Good girl," Liu Donglin, stroking Liu Mei’s head softly, said, "You’ve been scared these past few days. Rest early, sleep beautifully, and tomorrow I will order someone to escort you to the underworld. Think over any issues you have, and Dad will take care of them for you."

Speaking of concerns, Liu Mei indeed had one, "Dad, how is the North now? How is Duke Shenwei doing?"

"He’s doing well. The betrayal of the Liu Family’s branch hasn’t disoriented him, and he has successfully killed the underworld strongman Patuoqi in the North, resolving the hidden dangers in the three towns of Bo’an."

"I’m glad he’s alright."

After receiving the news of Lu Hong’s safety, Liu Mei then stood up and departed.

After sending off Liu Mei, Liu Donglin approached his desk, taking out a stick emitting dark, fragrant smoke from a magic-sealed box in the corner of the desk.

Activating the faint underworld power within his body, Liu Donglin successfully lit it.

As the black smoke rose, a figure appeared within it.

An authoritative voice also followed, "Liu Donglin, what do you seek from me?"

"Donglin pays respects to the Great Adjudicator!"