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’m really curious, what did this family do to offend you enough to make you personally eliminate them?" Xu Ke relaxed his shoulders and asked.

"They didn’t offend me. I just couldn’t stand their happy demeanor. What’s good in this world? What’s worth praising? This world is dark, filthy, despicable, making one eager to eliminate it at once, making one nauseous just to smell. I hate hearing people falsely proclaiming ’there’s love in the human world’ in my ears. Love doesn’t exist in this world, only exploitation, betrayal, and interests. That’s all there is!"

The old man’s expression was mocking, his tone light, yet his eyes bore a desperate madness that was terrifying.

"It’s no wonder no one loves you in your lifetime," Xu Ke said, his mouth forming a thin line after speaking, his eyes filled with disgust.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Do I need the love of ants? They don’t even deserve to polish my shoes. They are as laughable as pigs waiting to be slaughtered. Do I need their love? Ha, it’s utterly ridiculous." The old man’s expression turned exceptionally unpleasant, showing a clear disdain or even disgust for the concept of love.noveldrama