Chapter 143: Zhao Lingshan’s Fate?

Listening to Guo Heng’s explanation, Lin Meng clenched his fists tighter and tighter, his eyes turning bloodshot. He had guessed that the rumors of Zhao Lingshan hooking up with a big shot were true, but he never expected it to be under these circumstances.

The thought of the bright and cheerful Sister Lingshan ending up as someone’s plaything—forced to let an unknown number of men vent their lust on her—felt like needles piercing Lin Meng’s heart. A suffocating lump formed in his chest, making it hard to breathe. At the same time, many lingering questions were suddenly answered.

No wonder Sister Lingshan had returned to the village, so anxious to cure her Stone Maiden condition. No wonder she had left so abruptly and ignored his calls. She had known her fate all along. As for why she hadn’t told him, Lin Meng had a vague guess.

"President Guo, is the Black Tiger Gang very powerful? If you step in, could you pay to get Zhao Lingshan back? I promise, as long as you can do this, you will be my benefactor. I’ll agree to whatever conditions you have!" Lin Meng said, gripping his phone tightly and emphasizing every word.

"Well... Divine Doctor Lin, it’s not that I don’t want to help," Guo Heng said with a bitter and anxious tone. "The boss of the Black Tiger Gang, Dong Feihu, has connections in both the underworld and the authorities in the county. Someone at my level is nothing to him. Even if I went to see him, he wouldn’t take me seriously at all."

Lin Meng could tell he wasn’t lying and didn’t push him. "Alright then. Just give me the location of the Black Tiger Gang."

"Divine Doctor Lin, please don’t do anything rash! Although your medical skills are brilliant, the Black Tiger Gang has a lot of members and official backing. It would be incredibly dangerous for you to go alone," Guo Heng urged anxiously.

"Sister Lingshan is my friend. No matter what, I won’t let her become someone’s plaything!" Lin Meng had already made up his mind, completely disregarding the danger. If he couldn’t save Zhao Lingshan, he would never have a moment of peace for the rest of his life.

Guo Heng broke out in an anxious sweat, at a loss for how to persuade him. Suddenly, he remembered something and quickly said, "Divine Doctor Lin, there’s another way!

"Do you remember when I mentioned that someone wanted you to treat an illness? The other party is a top-tier big shot. Even Dong Feihu is nothing but a punk in front of him!

"As long as you can cure him, he’ll owe you a favor. Getting Dong Feihu to release Miss Zhao would be as easy as a single word from him!"

Lin Meng’s heart skipped a beat. He thought, "If that is possible, it would be perfect!"

"President Guo, what’s the situation with this big shot you mentioned?"

"If my information is correct, even the doctors in the Capital City are completely helpless. He should be back in the next day or two."

Lin Meng pondered for a moment. Since Zhao Lingshan was able to return yesterday, her current situation probably wasn’t too dire just yet. Dong Feihu most likely planned to give her away but hadn’t done it yet. Waiting a day or two should be fine.

"Alright then. Contact me directly when the time comes. Also, send me the address of the Black Tiger Gang."

"Understood, Divine Doctor Lin," Guo Heng quickly agreed before hanging up.

Soon after, a text message arrived on Lin Meng’s phone: Celestial Palace Club, County City.

That had to be the location of the Black Tiger Gang. Lin Meng had already made up his mind—he would wait two days at most. If there was still no news from Guo Heng by then, he would just storm the place alone!

Thinking about all this left Lin Meng in a terrible mood. He simply returned home and continued to study the Yin Yang Great Dao Skill. Whether it was Zhao Lingshan’s situation or the humiliation of being slapped outside the county hospital, it all boiled down to his lack of power and influence. He had never wanted to step on others, but this feeling of powerlessness in the face of adversity was utterly unbearable. Therefore, he had to improve his strength as quickly as possible!

Time quickly slipped into the afternoon. For the better part of the day, Lin Meng hadn’t even stepped out of his door except to eat, completely immersing himself in the Yin Yang Great Dao Skill.

"Xiaomeng? Xiaomeng?"

Suddenly, a voice called out from outside.

Lin Meng snapped back to reality. Recognizing Sun Shumei’s voice, he walked out into the courtyard.

"Shumei, did something happen?" Lin Meng asked in confusion.

Seeing Sun Shumei’s anxious expression, he figured she wasn’t here for intimacy. Besides, he wasn’t in the mood anyway.

"Xiaomeng, Li Dabiao just called me. He said he has something to tell you and told me to bring the phone to you. I probed him a bit, and it sounds like he’s contacted some people in the county and is getting ready to make a move against you!" Sun Shumei said, panting heavily, her face full of worry.

Lin Meng’s expression instantly turned cold. "In that case, Shumei, give him a call. I want to see exactly what he’s planning!"

Sun Shumei nodded. She dialed Li Dabiao’s number and handed the phone to Lin Meng.

Soon, Li Dabiao’s voice came through the speaker. "Honey, are you at that little brat’s house yet?"

"Li Dabiao, go fuck yourself. If you have something to say, spit it out!" Lin Meng cursed mercilessly.

Li Dabiao froze for a second before laughing out of extreme anger. "Good, you little bastard! You’re pretty arrogant, aren’t you!

"You wanted to mess with me? Today, I’m giving you the perfect opportunity.

"Come to the Shengshi Entertainment City in town tonight. I’ll be waiting for you there. Whoever doesn’t show up is a coward!"

Lin Meng let out a mocking laugh. "Li Dabiao, do you think I’m an idiot? You’re asking me to go there because you’ve definitely laid an ambush, right?"

Li Dabiao chuckled, his arrogance knowing no bounds. "That’s right! I’ve laid a trap, and I’m just waiting for you to come over so I can kill you!

"It’s fine if you don’t show up, but I’ve already hired people from the county. You might be able to hide from us, but what about your young stepmother?

"You little punk, unless you hole up at home with her every single day, I wouldn’t mind grabbing her so my brothers and I can line up and have some fun with her, hahaha!"

Lin Meng was already in a foul mood; hearing such words made his blood boil.

"Fuck you, Li Dabiao! You just wait!" he cursed viciously, immediately hanging up the phone.

"Xiaomeng, calm down..." Sun Shumei, having heard their conversation, tried to persuade him.

Lin Meng cut her off directly. "Shumei, don’t say another word. Just pretend you don’t know anything about this, and don’t tell my stepmother. I’ll handle it myself!"

"But..." Sun Shumei was still worried about his safety.

"Don’t worry. I really want to see who that piece of trash Li Dabiao hired to give him so much confidence. Since he wants to play rough, tonight it’s either him or me!" Lin Meng said, his eyes bloodshot, his ruthlessness completely provoked. All of his previous concerns were tossed to the back of his mind.

After all, at his age, he was full of youthful vigor and often acted on pure adrenaline. At this moment, his thoughts became very simple.

He thought, "Damn it, I might not be able to deal with the Black Tiger Gang right now, but do you really think I can’t handle a scumbag like Li Dabiao? I have a belly full of anger and nowhere to vent it, so I’ll just use you to blow off some steam!"