Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 333 Massacre in All Directions! The Zhou Family Learns the Truth [1 Update]

Chapter 333: 333 Massacre in All Directions! The Zhou Family Learns the Truth [1 Update]

Ever since she got involved in a kidnapping in Yunjing last month, Lin Qin had become much more calm and composed when facing similar situations.

Even though Jiangcheng also hid dragons and crouching tigers, compared to Yunjing, the surrounding environment was indeed much safer.

Since someone harbored ill will towards her and wanted to take action against her, it was a good opportunity for her to test just how powerful the Heavenly Music Method was in actual combat.

Lin Qin’s steps did not falter, she glanced around and changed direction, heading toward an alley.

However, upon seeing her actually walk towards the alley, Qin Yu’s secretary and several other subordinates were somewhat perplexed.

They had spent years handling affairs by Qin Yu’s side and had developed a very strong sense of vigilance.

Could it be that Lin Qin had noticed them?

But if she had, she would have headed to a more crowded place instead.

The secretary hesitated and did not step forward, but then he thought that, no matter how capable Lin Qin was, she was still just an ordinary high school senior, a young girl at that.

Leading so many people, could they not capture one Lin Qin?

With this in mind, the secretary gestured, signaling the bodyguards to continue following him forward.

The moonlight was dim, casting half-light, half-shadow in the alley.

Lin Qin had already taken the Secluded Zither out of its case, placing one end on the ground.

At the entrance of the alley, the secretary entered with the bodyguards.

"Miss Lin Qin certainly has the nerve to walk such places alone at night," observed the secretary as he clapped his hands when he saw that Lin Qin was very composed, "Well then, let’s not beat around the bush, President Qin has requested Miss Lin Qin to visit him."

"President Qin?" Lin Qin deduced the identities of the secretary and the others from this remark, "If I go, will I be able to come out?"

Qin Family’s Qin Yu and Xu Family’s Xu Lu were the most ruthless inheritors of the new generation within the Five Great Families of Jiangcheng.

Only, the Xu Family’s business was still entangled with the grey area, while the Qin Family, in the generation of Patriarch Qin, had whitewashed their dealings, diving into new industries.

"Miss Lin Qin is indeed intelligent, but if there is someone to blame, it’s because you are Ye Wanlan’s cousin," said the secretary with a faint smile, "She made President Qin lose face in public today, and he wishes he could flay her skin and drink her blood. If she had just obediently listened to President Qin, how could you have been implicated?"

"Is this the logic of lowly and despicable people like you?" Lin Qin was not at all swayed by his words, she retorted coldly, "Clearly, you are the scoundrels, yet you push the blame onto my cousin; calling you beasts would be an insult to beasts."

The secretary’s expression chilled: "I don’t have time to waste words here. President Qin is waiting. Lin Qin, will you come on your own, or must we resort to force?"

In the middle of the night, what’s the use of bringing out a zither?

Lin Qin smiled: "Neither, I’ll be the one taking action."

"Zeng!"

Suddenly the zither strings vibrated, and music began to play.

"Zeng, zeng——"

Seeing this, the secretary and the bodyguards were all somewhat at a loss.

Instead of running for her life, Lin Qin had time to play music?

"The master will be back in fifteen minutes," the secretary glanced at his watch, "You—"

Before he could finish his sentence, the air around began to vibrate, quickly becoming thin, making it hard for him to breathe.

"Weng, weng!"

As the music surged higher and higher, the air seemed to turn into invisible blades, attacking the bodyguards directly.

In the blink of an eye, several tall and strong bodyguards had numerous cuts appearing on their bodies.

Blood sprayed out, a horrifying sight to see.

They didn’t even get close to Lin Qin before they collapsed one after another, their fate unknown.

The secretary’s face turned pale with shock, he stared wide-eyed at Lin Qin in disbelief: "You..."

Even if he was completely unaware of the Lin Family’s internal affairs, he had read history books.

It was recorded that a Musician of Heavenly Sound, with the strings vibrating five notes, could shock ghosts and deities alike.

In times of prosperity, they would play music in the workshop; in times of chaos, they would take up armor and weapons.

There were rumors that a Musician of Heavenly Sound only required one musical instrument to kill people invisibly.

But, could such things not be exaggerations by later generations, nonexistent in reality?!

The secretary had also heard that the reason why there were so many branches in the Lin Family was that those from the branches were not highly skilled in classical musical instruments.

Initially, he had wondered, how could there be a family that only valued classical musical instruments?

Not looking at business acumen, nor at knowledge and capability?

Now it seems, the Lin Family emphatically valued classical musical instruments because, at their level, nothing was more important than martial power.

The secretary’s body too had been sliced with wind blades, and at this moment, he had lost all his earlier arrogance and domineering attitude, wishing only to leave quickly.

However, how could Lin Qin give him a chance to escape.

"Zeng!"

As Lin Qin played the final note, the secretary suffered a severe injury. He screamed in agony and then passed out.

It took three minutes to deal with nearly ten people, and this was the first time Lin Qin employed the Heavenly Music Method in actual combat, not yet proficient—demonstrating the terrifying power of the Heavenly Music Method.

Yet Lin Qin felt not a hint of relief; instead, she grew more uneasy.

She had only concentrated her inner strength for a short time, yet she was already worlds apart from ordinary people.

If she went to Yunjing in the future and faced those from the Lin Family Main House who had profound inner strength, wouldn’t the gap be even larger?

Lin Qin put away the Secluded Zither and made up her mind that she must work even harder.

"Cousin," she dialed Ye Wanlan’s phone number, "you guessed right, the Qin Family is indeed targeting me. But don’t worry, I’ve taken care of the people who came."

Ye Wanlan laughed, "Such opportunities are rare."

"But what if someone discovers them later? How should I explain?" Lin Qin stammered, "Although it was self-defense, I used the Heavenly Music Method..."

Ye Wanlan pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "Just say they fell into the bushes and ended up like that."

Lin Qin: "..."

Would that excuse really work?

But Lin Qin had great faith in Ye Wanlan’s words; she decided that, no matter who questioned her, she would insist that the men had indeed fallen and ended up that way.

After the call ended, Ye Wanlan’s expression turned a few degrees colder.

This was something she had always disliked about some of the scions from Jiangcheng’s influential families: they bullied the weak.

Unfortunately for them, she was not weak at all, and her family would have the best protection.

"There’s no need for Xiao Wan to worry about how the cousin will explain," Yan Tingfeng extended his hand and placed a piece on the Go board, smiling slightly, "People from the 723 bureau will go over first. Qin Yu’s subordinates have committed many evils; they won’t be coming back out."

Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, "I’m not worried about how Qinqin will explain. She will encounter many more such situations in the future. It’s better for her to develop a strong mentality now to be more adept in the future."

Yan Tingfeng blinked at her words, then broke into a grin, "It’s your turn."

Ye Wanlan glanced at the Go board and, without much thought, placed a black piece on the top left of the board.

Yan Tingfeng’s eyelashes drooped, and several seconds later, he picked up a new white piece to play.

The two players moved in turn, and soon, the game fell into a deadlock.

Neither would give in to the other.

They were equally matched.

Yan Tingfeng suddenly recalled, three hundred years ago at the Highest Heaven Tower, he was playing chess with several lords.

One lord, having lost too many games, complained to him, "Why do you only bully us, Tower Master? You can’t get the thrill of a battle by playing chess with us. I heard that Princess Yongning is a disciple of Imperial Tutor Han Yunsheng and is highly skilled in chess. When will the Tower Master play a game with her?"

Frequently, talking is easy while doing it is much harder.

He had the desire, but time simply didn’t wait for anyone.

"What are you thinking about?" Ye Wanlan reached out her hand and waved it in front of his eyes.

Yan Tingfeng said reflexively, "Princess Yongning."

Ye Wanlan’s expression paused, her eyebrows lifting, "It seems like what Rong Yu said is true, you really fancy Princess Yongning. Even while playing chess with me, you think of historical figures."

"Nonsense," Yan Tingfeng laughed and sighed, "I just happened to remember reading about Princess Yongning’s superb chess skills in history books."

Ye Wanlan hummed indifferently, "With Imperial Tutor Han Yunsheng generously passing on his knowledge, Princess Yongning is naturally skilled in Zither, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting."

After speaking, she placed the final black piece, "You lost."

"Indeed, I lost," Yan Tingfeng’s smile grew deeper, "Xiao Wan is still superior. So, have you prepared for what comes next?"

"Of course," Ye Wanlan smiled faintly.

When the snipe and the clam grapple, it’s the fisherman who benefits.

She enjoyed watching from the sidelines.

Just let the Zhou Family clash with the Qin Family first.

**

At Jiangcheng, the Zhou Family.

Madam Zhou returned from the hospital, her face unable to hide the exhaustion.

Lately, she had been running between her company, the hospital, and the police station without any significant leads.

Patriarch Zhou advised her there was no need to investigate Zhou Heyuan’s car accident any further.

After more than two years, even if something was uncovered, what could be done about it?

Even if it was confirmed that it was not an accident but foul play, Zhou Heyuan would not wake up.

But Madam Zhou was unwilling to give up.

After all, Zhou Heyuan was her first child and her most accomplished son; how could she possibly give up?

"Madam, there is a letter for you," Steward Zhou approached cautiously, "It just arrived."

Madam Zhou pressed her temples, "Who sent it?"

"It’s unsigned, but it’s marked as urgent. We’ve checked it; there’s no poison on it," Steward Zhou spoke softly, "If madam is tired and doesn’t wish to read it, I can dispose of it right away."

"Wait," Madam Zhou still extended her hand, "Give it to me."

Steward Zhou respectfully handed over the envelope, "Madam."

Madam Zhou frowned at the black envelope but eventually opened it to find all the evidence of the Qin Family’s premeditated scheme against Zhou Heyuan.