Villain: Starting as a Corrupt Tycoon's Wife

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Less than half a minute later, the post-coital period was over, and Xiao Lingyun perked up again.

Lingyun barely had time to look at her phone all day.

On Sunday morning, when Ling Yun checked his phone to see if anyone had contacted him, he saw the message Xu Xuan had sent him the day before.

Unable to contact Ling Yun, Tao Chuan turned to Xu Xuan and told him about Bu Hao's return to China.

Xu Xuan took this very seriously and immediately sent Er Leng and a few others to find Bu Hao, while keeping a close eye on his movements.

"Chairman Ling, after two days of investigation, Bu Hao has learned about your affair with Miss Yu Ting."

"Keep an eye on things, and let me know immediately if anything happens."

"Okay." Xu Xuan replied instantly, then added, "By the way, Chairman Ling, I've found that person."

Chapter 91 Fu Xiang the Crippled Wolf

The Silent Prison of the Capital.

This prison has been established for a long time and is the most strictly guarded prison in the entire Dragon Kingdom, with the largest number of martial artists.

The prisoners held here are serving sentences of at least ten years, and most of them are martial artists.

According to unofficial rumors, there is a Grandmaster-level martial artist in the prison who is affiliated with the government and once single-handedly suppressed a prison riot twenty years ago, completely intimidating the prisoners.

A cool supercar stopped outside the prison gate. The warden smiled broadly when he saw the young man get out and walked in with him.

Ling Yun saw an old man beside him. Although he was called an old man, he looked to be only in his early forties. He had a ruddy complexion and a full forehead, but his snow-white eyebrows and hair betrayed his true age.

Of course, nothing is a secret in the face of the Eye of Insight.

"Young friend, you have an extraordinary demeanor and amazing fortune. Given time, you will be able to trample that legendary realm under your feet."

The old man's eyes gleamed, and he took the initiative to cup his hands in greeting to Ling Yun.

Ling Yun responded with the etiquette between martial artists: "Senior is too kind."

It seems the rumor was true; this man who looks like a middle-aged man is actually a Grandmaster-level expert over a hundred years old!

It is said that true masters live in the city, while lesser masters live in the countryside. The real masters are not hidden in the mountains and fields; you just may not be able to tell them away.

"This is our prized possession, Mr. Cang Botao. Mr. Cang, this is Chairman Ling of Xinghe Group."

Master Cang nodded. He had long recognized Ling Yun's extraordinary talent and knew he was destined for greatness.

They made their way through heavy guard to the outermost solitary cell.

There were no ferocious beasts or floods inside, only a martial artist at the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

A person at the Marrow Cleansing Realm might be considered a powerful expert outside, respected by many, but in a prison guarded by a Grandmaster, they're just so-so.

On the way here, Ling Yun saw that many prisoners were wearing electronic shackles on their legs. This is an invention of China in recent years. It can suppress the flow of true qi in a martial artist's body, thereby sealing his strength, but it is ineffective against innate masters.

A prison guard stepped forward and knocked on the heavy iron door with an electric baton: "Inmate ZF1182713, someone has come to see you."

"Here I am, squad leader!"

A slightly comical tone came from inside. Although he was answering according to the prison's requirements, anyone could tell that the other person's heart had not been truly reformed.

This prisoner was a major headache for the warden; getting anything out of him was nearly impossible, but his daily behavior was very disciplined, so they couldn't find a reason to punish him.

"Squad leader, I have a question."

"Say!"

"Shouldn't visitors go to the visiting room?"

“Your situation is special, so we’ll talk here.”

The man inside chuckled a few times and said nothing more.

Ling Yun stepped forward and gestured for the prison guard to open the door so he could go in and talk to the man.

"This..." The prison guard glanced at the warden, "Isn't this a bit against the rules?"

"I went in with Mr. Ling."

When Cang Botao spoke, even the warden had to back down, and the prison guards naturally opened the door for them obediently.

Upon opening the iron gate, Ling Yun noticed that the other person not only had electronic shackles on their legs, but also a watch-like device on their wrist, presumably used to monitor their real-time status.

Upon seeing Cang Botao, Fu Xiang became more subdued, clearly having suffered at the hands of the other party, and consciously squatted down in a corner with his hands covering his head.

"It seems Mr. Fu has learned quite a bit about etiquette here."

"Hehe, that's because the warden disciplined them well."

Ling Yun looked at the old man and said, "Please leave, sir. I can manage on my own."

Cang Botao hesitated. Although Fu Xiang's strength was restricted, he was still a martial artist in the Marrow Cleansing Realm. If he broke the shackles, how could Ling Yun, a mid-stage Transcendent Realm cultivator, possibly stop him?

However, he thought again that if Fu Xiang dared to make a move, he could rush in and subdue him in no time.

When the iron gate was closed again, Ling Yun sat on the bench and gestured to Fu Xiang that he didn't need to pretend anymore.

"The mighty wolf king, now locked up here, must be thinking about getting out all the time, right?"

"I wouldn't dare," Fu Xiang said hypocritically. "I just want to reform myself and get out as soon as possible to start a new life."

"Your eldest son is now the leader of the Greedy Wolf Mercenary Group... Oh, and your sweetheart Mary is now his woman too."

When Bu Hao and Mary were mentioned, Fu Xiang's smile froze for a moment, then turned into a ferocious grin.

"Thanks to those two, otherwise, how could I have ended up in jail?"

"He has arrived in the Dragon Kingdom."

"who!"

Fu Xiang lunged at Ling Yun and grabbed his arms.

Hearing the commotion inside, Cang Botao quickly asked, "Mr. Ling, are you alright?"

"It's okay, don't worry."

The old man sensed that the two people inside hadn't made a move, so he felt relieved.

Fu Xiang gradually loosened his grip on Ling Yun's arm and said self-deprecatingly, "Needless to say, Mary can't get in at all. It must be my dutiful son."

Five years ago, a team from the Greedy Wolf Mercenary Group secretly infiltrated the Dragon Kingdom using false identities, but was captured before they could even begin their operation. Among them was the Wolf King, Fu Xiang, a key figure in the group.

Actually, the Dragon Kingdom hadn't caught them so quickly until a kind citizen provided a clue, which led to their capture.

The people who provided the clues were Bu Hao, the wolf king's adopted son, and his mistress Mary.

Mary is almost 40 years old this year. Fu Xiang got together with her because she has some skills and can help him. As for her looks, she's not bad-looking in the dark.

After being arrested, the wolf king confessed to the crime, but remained silent about his previous actions, claiming ignorance when asked.

"I can give you a chance now, a chance to take revenge yourself."

Fu Xiang scrutinized Ling Yun for a few moments, wondering what the young man was thinking.

In his eyes, Ling Yun must have come from a prominent family, the kind of unrestrained young master with quite good martial arts talent, having already reached the Profound Realm at such a young age.

"What's your surname, sir?"

"My surname is Ling, and I am currently the chairman and head of Xinghe Group."

"Star River Group?" Fu Xiang had heard of this company in China. "Ling Leishan has stepped down?"

"The old chairman was poisoned to death, and I took over afterwards."

"Poisoned to death? That's really unexpected."

Fu Xiang wore a meaningful expression, believing that Ling Yun's rise to power was by no means simple.

Ling Yun, too lazy to explain, crossed his legs and asked, "Interested in collaborating?"

"Mr. Ling, are you trying to use someone else to do your dirty work?" Fu Xiang squinted his small eyes.

"If you can kill him, that can be considered a major meritorious service. We'll go through the proper procedures to legally and compliantly reduce your sentence."

"What if I run away?"

“In other countries, I might not be so sure. But if you can really escape from China as a wanted criminal, then high-ranking officials abroad will want to hire you as an advisor.”

"Hahahahaha!"

Fu Xiang's smile at this moment was genuine; he laughed until tears streamed down his face.

Ling Yun waited quietly for him to finish laughing. Fu Xiang wiped his eyes and slowly raised his hands.

“I don’t need any other weapons. Just give me a dagger, and I can come back to you with his head.”

Chapter 92 Plot Alteration

On a snack street in Beijing, Bu Hao was waiting for his late-night snack.

The scar on his face frightened the food stall owner, but for the sake of the Chinese currency, the owner still suppressed his emotions and packed up the jianbing guozi for him.

Bu Hao took the food and gave the shopkeeper a hundred yuan.

"Brother, can you pay by scanning a QR code? I don't think I can make change."

"Scan to pay?"

Bu Hao looked up at the spot the boss was pointing to, where two QR codes were posted, one blue and one green.

"I'm not used to paying by scanning a QR code, and I don't have those two apps on my phone."

The shop owner scratched his head. A man who was so generous with his money probably wouldn't be joking. Helpless, he could only let him eat first while he went to other stalls to exchange some money.

Bu Hao was also hungry, and out of boredom, he grabbed a jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe) and began to eat it heartily.

As he was eating, he saw a man and a woman.

The man's face was familiar; he was the one he was looking for. The woman, however, was a tall, mature woman he didn't recognize.

The two glanced at him but paid him no attention and walked past him.

In the instant the young man brushed past him, Bu Hao desperately wanted to pull out the dagger from his pocket and stab him to death. But this was a busy downtown area; if he killed someone, he would have a hard time escaping, and it would also expose his identity—a loss that wouldn't outweigh the gain.

He suppressed his murderous intent, channeled his grief and anger into his appetite, and ate the pancakes in large bites.

Name: Bu Hao

[Realm]: Late Stage of Profound Realm

[Special]: Bloodbath (Purple)

[Identity]: Male protagonist of "Wolf King"

[Destiny]: A disciple of martial arts master Zhang Baoguo, the adopted son of the former Wolf King Fu Xiang, and the current leader of the Greedy Wolf Mercenary Group, he is known as the Wolf King due to his ruthless fighting style. Upon returning to the Dragon Kingdom, he discovers not only his master's death but also that his fiancée has fallen for another. The Wolf King's wrath rages, spilling blood everywhere, thus beginning his bloody path of revenge!

[Recent Opportunity]: After rescuing an old man, I obtained a pill to break through to the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

[Luck]: 4500/5500

Bloodbath: Reduces pain after being injured and enhances combat effectiveness.

His talent is so-so, but it's enough for now in the city, and he's also played a significant role on the battlefield.

Since Bu Hao had at least a hundred lives on his hands, Ling Yun did not bring Tao Yuting with him, lest she be harmed by him.

The two stopped at the corner. Ling Lan stared at Bu Hao's back and said in an icy voice, "Master, he just tried to kill you."

“I know.” Ling Yun held the maid’s small hand. “This guy is quite dangerous. Unlike the previous protagonists, he really knows how to kill.”

"Should I go and kill him?"

"Not in a hurry."

Ling Yun casually put his arm around her slender waist: "There are plenty of people who will do this dirty and tiring work. We can just watch."

The shopkeeper who went to exchange money returned and handed the change to Bu Hao. Bu Hao then walked straight to a secluded corner, intending to go back and formulate a detailed plan, ideally to cruelly kill that pretty boy in front of Tao Yuting.

As for women?

As the mighty wolf king, he could have any woman he wanted. No matter how beautiful an ignorant woman was, she would only slow down his attacks.

An elderly man dressed in plain clothes gradually approached Bu Hao's direction. When he was less than fifty meters away from the man, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest and then slowly sat down.

He reached out to touch the necklace, but his hand lost strength halfway up.