"Actually, it’s not a big deal. I just wanted to ask you about the DNA-catalyzing enzyme." Lin Mu looked at Mei Niang and said.

When Mei Niang heard Lin Mu mention the DNA-catalyzing enzyme, she visibly became more guarded, looked at Lin Mu and said, "What DNA-catalyzing enzyme? I don’t know anything about it."

"Heh, I believe you should know. After all, you’re the woman Jinye trusts the most. He’s even handed you the entire Imperial Capital International Club. Can you really not know about such a trivial matter?" Lin Mu looked at Mei Niang and questioned sharply.

"I’ve already said I don’t know. Even if you kill me, I wouldn’t know." Mei Niang looked at Lin Mu and said resolutely.

"Heh, I never asked him to let me go," Lin Mu chuckled softly.

Seeing Lin Mu’s expression, Mei Niang became quite anxious. Although she had status and identity, she had no skills. At this time, obviously, it was not suitable to confront Lin Mu forcefully. Naturally, she didn’t dare to scream either, otherwise, Lin Mu’s dagger might plunge without hesitation into her delicate body.

"Honestly, girl, I’m not really interested in your body right now, because it’s dirty, you understand? Things that a bear has eaten, humans don’t want to eat again. I just want to know about the DNA-catalyzing enzyme. If you don’t tell me, don’t blame me for being ruthless!" Lin Mu rubbed his hands together, and one large paw was constantly rubbing against Mei Niang’s body.

"I don’t know. Even if you kill me, I don’t know." Mei Niang’s lips remained sealed, knowing full well how important the DNA-catalyzing enzyme is to Jinye.

"Fine, fine, you’re something. But don’t worry, I have ways to make you talk. Of course, I won’t kill you, don’t take me for worse than a beast. Items others have used, especially trash like Jinye, I won’t touch. All I can say is, heh, what a pity about that great body! Heh heh, I might have to be a bit harsh, even if it’s a waste of resources! Hmph hmph!" Lin Mu’s tone suddenly carried a menacing edge.

"Then... then what do you want?" Mei Niang felt a sense of dread. Being forced into bed by Lin Mu wasn’t a big deal; after all, she’d been through it many times. She was a nightlife queen, unlike the good, proper women.

"Not much. I understand that your status, your position, your money, all depend on that pretty face of yours. Well, if you don’t tell me, it’s simple. I’ll make a few cuts on that pretty face of yours, a few more on your body. Believe me, once your face is ruined, I bet Jinye will no longer favor you from that day on, right? You know very well the outcome you’ll face then. Considering your current status, how many pretty women are waiting for their turn? Heh heh."

Mei Niang was, of course, a smart woman. She understood what Lin Mu was saying. Without her face and figure, she was nothing. She knew Jinye had many secrets, and if she couldn’t attract him any longer, she would soon be discarded. Given Jinye’s ruthless nature, she knew she wouldn’t have a chance to survive.

No matter how close Mei Niang was to Jinye, she knew Jinye’s temperament well. He never kept useless people by his side.

Hence, Lin Mu’s threat struck directly at Mei Niang’s most sensitive spot.

But Mei Niang was a woman with a lot of cunning. To become the closest woman around Henan’s top boss, beauty was an aspect, a prerequisite, but what brought her to Jinye’s side, to such a high position, were her intelligence and tactics.

"Heh, Lin Mu, you underestimate me, Mei Niang. I might not have been in the underworld for long, but I’m quite famous in Zhengzhou. Your threats won’t work on me. Even if you kill me or ruin my face, it doesn’t matter. I had nothing to begin with, long since accepted death. Do you think I want to survive in such an environment? Let me tell you, I’m an old hand in the underworld, having been through life and death. Who wants to live the treacherous life of constant schemes and threats? I’ve long considered retiring from the underworld. So, if you want to cut, then cut!" Mei Niang played a psychological game with Lin Mu, not showing any fear. Any hint of fear would allow Lin Mu to seize her weakness and lead to her demise.

Lin Mu looked at Mei Niang, pondered for a moment, and moved his large paw slightly away from her tender skin, "You’re not wrong there, heh!"

Mei Niang couldn’t help but feel a sense of joy inside. From the look of things, she seemed to have already defeated Lin Mu mentally. She knew Lin Mu was trying to threaten her because fear was a woman’s Achilles’ heel. Although Mei Niang was indeed scared, like any nightlife woman, living off her looks, that kind of youth-dependent life wasn’t easy. Mei Niang was even more astute; she downplayed her assets on the surface, making others overlook her weakness.

"But," Lin Mu suddenly turned his gaze back to Mei Niang, his lips curling into a sly grin, "I never walk away empty-handed. Since you know nothing, I won’t press you. Fine then, I’ll just make a few cuts on your face to comfort myself."

"You..." Mei Niang was truly flustered upon hearing this. She thought Lin Mu had decided to let it go, but she never expected this pervert to still make a move. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Before Mei Niang could respond, a cold dagger was pressed against her face. Staring at the icy dagger in Lin Mu’s hand, Mei Niang shivered involuntarily, filled with horror as she looked at Lin Mu, her voice trembling, "You, what do you intend to do?"

"What am I doing? Do you really not know?" Lin Mu laughed, "Since you won’t speak, tearing up your face is the answer then.

"No!" Mei Niang stopped him immediately upon seeing Lin Mu about to act.

Lin Mu looked at Mei Niang and chuckled, "What? Aren’t you unafraid?"