Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 405: Chapter 405 Not Simple

The old man nodded, turned around, and went upstairs. After a short while, he came back down with a medicine box in his hand.

"All my medicines are here. You can find what you need. There’s also some meat and vegetables in the kitchen. If you’re hungry, you can make something to eat, but please don’t mess up the kitchen. I don’t like that," the old man instructed with his hands behind his back.

"We got it, thank you." Lin Mengyao stayed to take care of Ariel, while Xu Ke turned around and walked into the kitchen. Using the vegetables and a little bit of meat left by the old man, he quickly tossed together a salad.

"Thank you for your hospitality tonight. We won’t trouble you. We’ll leave at dawn, and I’m sorry for intruding today," Xu Ke said to the old man.

"It’s nothing, just a small matter. However, I usually don’t have many visitors here, so there are no guest rooms. If you would like to stay the night, you’ll have to make do with the living room."

"No problem, we’re already grateful for you taking us in. As for where we sleep, we don’t mind at all," Lin Mengyao said with a slight smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Alright, then. I’m going to rest upstairs. Make yourselves at home," the old man said, turned around, and left, leaving the living room to the three of them.

After drinking some hot water and eating a bit, Lin Mengyao sighed comfortably, feeling like she was finally coming back to life. However, the only troubling thing was that Ariel still hadn’t woken up and hadn’t eaten a bite, which worried Lin Mengyao.

"After taking the medicine, once the fever goes down a bit and she wakes up, she’ll be able to eat. Rushing now is pointless; we can’t force-feed her. Alright, don’t think too much and get some rest. Tomorrow, when we wake up, we’ll ask the old man if we can use the phone to have someone pick us up," Xu Ke said, patting Lin Mengyao’s head.

Lin Mengyao found his words reasonable and didn’t oppose them. She sat on a chair, resting her head on the table, planning to make do for the night.

But before Xu Ke went to sleep, he glanced upstairs, a cryptic light flickering in his eyes.

The lights went out.

The night engulfed the small building, the clock ticking in the silence, accompanied by the light breathing of those asleep, truly peaceful and serene.

A dark figure slowly descended the stairs, stealthily approaching the three sleeping individuals.

The previously ordinary-looking old man with white hair now had eyes filled with a ferocity comparable to a wild beast in the forest. His right hand clutched a Swiss Army Knife, its sharp blade reflecting a silvery light in the darkness, which crossed his aged yet fierce eyes.

His mouth slowly twisted into a grin, showing uneven teeth. Just as he raised his right hand to strike Xu Ke, the person originally asleep at the table suddenly turned, kicking him in the chest, causing him to stumble back several steps.

"Why aren’t you unconscious? Didn’t you eat the stuff?" The old man’s face showed surprise, the confusion in his eyes even overshadowing the murderous intent.

"Drugs like that never work on me, so you wasted your effort," Xu Ke said loudly, stretching his body that was slightly stiff from maintaining one position for too long.

Xu Ke had undergone specialized drug training, making him immune to most drugs. However, to the old man, these words held a different implication.

"How did you notice something was wrong with me?" The old man changed the grip of the knife in his hand, but the point remained directed at Xu Ke.

"Everything seemed off, especially the kitchen. Although you cleaned the bloodstains off the floor and table, you forgot the vegetable basket beside the cutting board. The bloodstains in there were still there. I also checked your kitchen and found no fresh meat, only frozen ones. You don’t have any wounds, so where did the bloodstains come from?" Xu Ke retorted.

"Moreover, although this small house is in a rather remote area, its decor shows that the owner loves receiving guests. The number of slippers in the shoe cabinet indicates they’re hospitable. A hospitable person’s home wouldn’t lack tidy guest rooms. Conversely, a home without guest rooms for visitors wouldn’t have several pairs of slippers in different sizes, would it?"

"So, the only logical explanation is that the owner of this house might have already been harmed." As Xu Ke spoke, he glanced upstairs, his expression extremely calm.

"So, I’m right, aren’t I?" Xu Ke turned his gaze back to the old man, questioning in the same calm tone.

"You spoke well and guessed accurately, but you and your companions are destined to die here today. I won’t let anyone who knows about my killings leave alive," the old man said, then leaped towards Xu Ke like a small cannonball, moving with surprising speed for someone of his age.

Xu Ke quickly engaged with him. Xu Ke’s moves were fierce and rapid, while the old man focused more on technique. The Swiss Army Knife in his hand moved with alarming speed; even a slight inattention might result in being slashed. Thus, Xu Ke fought him with utmost caution.

The two exchanged nearly a hundred moves before separating, looking at each other with full vigilance in their eyes.

"You’re exceptional. Few people have been able to last this long against me," the old man said, extending a tongue as rough as moss to lick the sharp blade.

"You’re quite remarkable too. At an age where you’re practically in the grave, having such stamina and skill is truly impressive. However, I’

Chapter 406: Chapter 406: Cunning Person

"Only those who can’t have it feel such jealousy, such loathing, because they need to numb themselves in this way. What a cowardly and timid act, admit it, you’re just jealous of those you call ants and pigs and sheep, jealous that they have someone who loves them and live happier lives than you. You can’t stand others being happier than you, compared to them you’re like a foul rat living underground, unsightly."

Xu Ke’s words were sharp as knives, unexpectedly tearing away the veil of dignity that the old man shrouded himself with, shredding it to pieces and flushing it down the toilet, leaving him no chance to cover up even the slightest bit.

The old man’s wrinkled skin trembled uncontrollably, a man who was once calm and collected seemed ignited by some fury, and this time he charged at Xu Ke like a rabid beast, as if wanting to tear Xu Ke to pieces. All his attacks were chaotic, giving Xu Ke a chance to exploit an opening, and he kicked the old man’s soft belly.

An elder is not very heavy, Xu Ke unexpectedly kicked the old man toward the stairs. The old man only felt a metallic taste at the back of his throat, and with an open mouth, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

with slight bewilderment at the blood he spat out, and then the next moment, he began to laugh insanely, the laughter starting low and gradually rising higher and higher, until finally it sounded

don’t? Why do those who claimed to love me all later wished me dead? The word ’love’ is truly fickle. Clearly, they were saying they loved you,

low and deep, carrying

really heavy, requiring a great effort from the old man just to get up from the ground. Xu Ke could even hear the sound of

man finally stood up from the ground, his hand gripping the stair railing, turned around, and

to give my life for just one word from her." The old man took one tentative step in

next day after receiving the dress, she told me, ’I’m sorry, I’ve never liked you; you’re really too foolish.’ Then, in front of me, she kissed

heartbreaking story," Xu Ke said

This is just the first half of the story. Since she said she didn’t like me, I didn’t intend to force it, I didn’t even hate her, till I later found out that it was a scam from the beginning. She was playing

had a very tragic experience, but I have to remind you, keep a safe distance between the two of us, there’s no rule against hitting an old man here, if you cross that line, I’ll take action." Xu Ke remarked with a

sorrow paused for a moment, then he leaned over

stated, he mercilessly kicked out immediately, aiming for the old man’s side; one could imagine that if this kick landed on the old man, the bones in his side would have no chance

person, then he lunged toward the two unconscious women, forming his hand into a claw and grabbing Ariel’s neck, while the sharp knife cut off the

I’ll definitely cut her carotid artery open before you attack me, so you better be

leave, I won’t tell anyone what happened here today," Xu Ke said, staying put, brow

go, it’s me letting you go, not the other way around," the old man’s expression was cold and slippery, like a poisonous snake, making one feel nothing but a chill at

remained fixed on the knife in the old man’s hand, brows knitted tightly, body taut and not daring

man is a lunatic. Who knows what kind of foolish

you kill yourself? As long as you die, I’ll let these two go. How about that? Don’t you like them? Then give up your chance to live so they can continue to live, or you can watch as I kill them both and then you can kill me to avenge them,"

to ooze from Ariel’s neck, though

throat

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is going to be fun. Let’s play a game where only one survives. Since you’re awake, you should choose. You and that man, only one of you can live. Who do you want to survive? One survives, the other is doomed to die. Think carefully. I am going

"Ten, nine..."

burst into laughter, interrupting the

you can die now." The old man’s voice was low, like someone scratching a chalkboard, particularly shrill

dead-looking." Ariel’s fever hadn’t subsided, making her voice sound softer like a piece of candy, fragrant and sweet. But her sweetness couldn’t penetrate the old man’s heart. After all, he was old, long past romantic notions.

old man’s gaze turned vicious, even hinting at murderous intent. Xu Ke stood opposite the old man,

sick." Xu Ke cast a warning glance

to come and make me miserable. What can I do? I’ve never been wronged

voice, though not loud, was exceptionally firm and

be adversaries. Since that’s the case, I don’t think you need to choose. Dying at the hands of this old man should be your honor."

time. Just as tragedy was about to happen, Xu Ke, his eyes red from urgency, his murderous intent towards the old man at

actions

knife. She quickly caught the knife with her other hand, kick landing precisely on the old man’s forehead. She then stood up from