Chapter 17: Demonic Transformation
Chapter 17: Demonic Transformation
CRACK!!!!.
Lin Mu suddenly twisted Lu Sheng's right hand, fracturing his wrist before pulling him in and delivering a viscous punch to his throat with his free right hand.
Everyone in the cafe shivered spontaneously when they heard the sound of bones breaking before Lu Sheng was sent flying back and smashing into a table in the Cafe.
Without even wasting time, the other patrons and Cafe staff, began to shuffle toward the exit, their fear and anxiousness now visible.
Even those who had been content to watch from the sidelines decided it was better to leave than risk whatever wrath Lin Mu seemed capable of unleashing.
One by one, they filed out, until only Zhao Lin and her friends remained.
Lin Mu's gaze swept over them, before he began taking calm steps towards them, his footsteps echoing in the now empty Cafe.
" Brother Mu, why don't we stop here, I'm sure they've already learned their lesson!" Chen Hua who finally snapped out of her shock tried reaching out to Lin Mu, unfortunately, he remained unmoving, and continued walking towards Zhao Lin and her group.
Chen Hua's heart plummeted, She didn't know what to do anymore at the moment. When she saw how viscously Lin Mu took care of Lu Sheng, she finally understood just what he was telling her earlier. If what he told her was true, then he definitely wouldn't stop unless Zhao Lin and her friends would end up hospitalized.
" What are you guys waiting for, take him down already!!!" Zhao Lin yelled at the two remaining boys in the group, her eyes filled with panic.
" Damnit!, don't get all cocky just because of a lucky shot!."
" Yeah!, the both of us are definitely going to make you regret this!." faced with all the girls stares, The two boys activated their abilities and lunged at Lin Mu.
The left ones skin turned to stone while the others turned to iron in the blink of an eye.
Lin Mu seeing this, only took a deep breath.
«[Activating Breathing technique]»
«[Nightshade]»
«[Notice: All Physical, Mental and Spiritual stats increased by 20%]»
Swoosh!.
His figure blurred as his speed increased even more. Before the two boys knew it, their visions were soon blacked out when Lin Mu grabbed both their faces simultaneously and brutally slammed them down backwards, The impact sending spiderweb like cracks across the cafe floor.
The girls shivered when they saw their friends who looked lifeless, as if the two of them had fallen into a comma.
The atmosphere in the café shifted drastically as Lin Mu turned his attention to Zhao Lin and the remaining three girls in her group. His presence felt even more suffocating at the moment, Similar to an oppressive force that made the air feel heavier with each step he took toward them. His void-like eyes, devoid of warmth, seemed to pierce through their very souls.
The tension became unbearable, and Zhao Lin's three female friends broke under the weight of it.
"Zhao Lin, I—I can't stay here!" one stammered, her voice trembling.
"Forget this, I'm out!" another squeaked, clutching her bag as if it would shield her.
Without waiting for Zhao Lin's reaction, the trio bolted toward the door, their shoes clattering loudly against the tiled floor. They pushed past tables and chairs, carelessly shoving aside other customers in their frantic escape.
But as Lin Mu's unyielding gaze stayed fixed on Zhao Lin, he didn't so much as glance at the fleeing girls. Seeing that he paid them no mind only fueled their desire to flee even more, and they scrambled faster, practically tripping over themselves to get outside. Within moments, they were gone, leaving Zhao Lin completely abandoned.
She stood there, frozen for a moment, before her lips curled into a snarl. "Cowards," she hissed under her breath.
But even as she cursed them, a deep fear gnawed at the edges of her mind. Lin Mu definitely wasn't like before, he wasn't just a boy they could bully or mock. He was definitely something else entirely now, and the unrelenting pressure he exuded made her heart pound.
Still, Zhao Lin wasn't one to back down easily. Gritting her teeth, she raised her hand, her fingers twitching as the air around her began to shimmer. Her telekinetic power surged to life, an invisible force wrapping around Lin Mu like an unseen barrier.
Lin Mu was forced to stop in his tracks, his body jolting slightly as the telekinesis took hold. His muscles tensed, and his expression twisted in pain as the pressure squeezed him. The strain was visible in his clenched fists and trembling shoulders. Zhao Lin smirked, confidence returning to her face as she poured more energy into her power.
"You think you can intimidate me, Lin Mu?!" she sneered. "You're nothing but a freak, and freaks like you should learn their place!"
Lin Mu didn't respond. His jaw was tight, and mild streams of blood began flowing from the corner of his lips and nose as he resisted the crushing force.
Pain radiated through his body, each second of resistance causing more internal damage. Yet, despite the agony, he took another step forward.
Zhao Lin's smirk faltered. "What?, How are you still moving?!" she blurted out, disbelief coloring her voice.
Lin Mu's eyes locked onto hers, pitch black and emotionless as he took Another step. Then another.
Zhao Lin's confidence gave way to panic. She poured even more energy into her telekinesis, veins popping on her temple from the strain. "Stay back!" she shouted.
" Damnit, I said stay back you demon!".
" Stop moving, stay away from me!" Zhao Lin kept on screaming but no matter what she said, Lin Mu didn't stop. His movements were slow and forced, Yet each step showed his unwillingness to submit to her power.
The café fell silent as the remaining onlookers watched in stunned awe from the outside, the scene unfolding like a battle between two opposing forces, with neither willing to submit to the other.