Analysis, Encountering the Zhu Family Again

"Brother Le, yesterday was the day Scar Brother collected protection fees.

The entire shantytown had dealings with Scar Brother.

And last night, there was a huge commotion. More than a dozen people died.

This..."

At this moment, a sub-leader beside him spoke to Brother Le, Scar Brother's Big Brother.

"Besides, although the bodies and the scene were burned beyond recognition, look—there was only a single bloodstain on the wall.

It was clearly one person's doing!

One person was able to take out so many of Scar Brother's men!

The blade wounds were so clean, killing with a single strike!

The blade entered through the back and pierced the heart, yet not a single rib was damaged!

Incredibly precise!

And Scar Brother's jaw was dislocated! That showed the other party possessed immense strength!"

"I think it was the work of a martial artist! It couldn't have been some ordinary civilian who slaughtered pigs or chopped firewood!"

"There are quite a few people in this shantytown who know a move or two, but absolutely none who have advanced to the early Skin Refining stage!

Much less anyone capable of such saber techniques!"

"Therefore, it probably wasn't someone from the shantytown!"

After hearing the sub-leader's analysis, Brother Le gradually calmed down!

His brother and he had offended quite a few people while moving about in the gang, so finding the murderer truly would not be easy!

Still, he had some guesses as to who the murderer was.

It was nothing more than someone from the shantytown, or the Great Saber Gang, the Green Snake Gang's mortal enemy!

As for those other big shots, they would not deign to lay hands on a minor character like his brother!

"You mean the Great Saber Gang did this?"

"This subordinate believes there is an eight or nine chance out of ten that it was them! Zhao Sheng, the Great Saber Gang's big leader, has never gotten along with you.

Last time you fought over territory, he suffered quite a loss at your hands. I'm afraid this was his doing—he had someone carry it out!

Alas, when all was said and done, Scar Brother was merely an ordinary man. He never entered the early Skin Refining stage!"

Upon hearing this, Brother Le wore an expression of bitter disappointment!

He had always spoiled this only blood brother of his.

After all, the scar on his face had been left when he took a blade for Brother Le.

Brother Le had gone to great lengths to seize territory, rendered great service, and earned a reward from the gang. He had spent twenty taels to purchase a Tiger Essence Pill through the gang's channels, intending for his brother to take it.

So that he could step into the early Skin Refining stage.

But this fellow never let go of wine, women, wealth, or pleasure!

His body had already been severely depleted. If he rashly took it, it would only destroy his body.

Instead, it had now benefited his enemy!

Thinking of this, Brother Le let out a sigh.

This grudge had to be avenged!

Zhao Sheng had to die, whether for public or private reasons!

"Since he chose to play dirty and touch my family, then don't blame me!"

At noon,

At Lin Feng's home.

Mother Lin and Lin Man had just returned to the doorway.

Lin Yu had also hurried over!

"Auntie! Little Sister!"

Seeing that the two were safe, Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief!

Though he had not seen Lin Feng, judging from their condition, Lin Feng was clearly fine as well!

He had only heard about this in the morning, but he could not get away. After finishing his work early, reeking of sweat, he hurried over to check on Lin Feng's family!

Lin Yu's parents had long since died in the jaws of Demonic Beasts.

Over the past few years, he had survived only thanks to Lin Feng's family. Now that he had joined the Great Saber Gang, he was already able to support himself!

He normally lived in the shantytown on the east side of the city.

"Xiao Yu!"

"Second Brother!"

Mother Lin happily greeted her nephew when she saw him. Lin Man smiled and called out sweetly as well.

"Mother, Little Sister, Xiao Yu, you're all back!"

Hearing their voices in the courtyard, Lin Feng came out to greet his family.

"Haha, Big Brother, you're all fine! That's great. You scared me to death this morning!"

Seeing that his big brother was safe and sound, Lin Yu finally put his mind completely at ease.

"It's fine! Things weren't dangerous on our side."

Lin Feng spoke lightly, not wanting Lin Yu to worry.

He then called everyone inside for a meal.

"Come in quickly!

I've just finished cooking. There are some pork offal dishes today, and you came at just the right time!"

Once everyone sat down, their mouths watered at the sight of the food on the table!

No one said anything more. With several dishes before them—and even a meat dish—the family ate with great relish!

Watching Lin Feng, Mother Lin felt deeply gratified. Her son was now able to shoulder this family's burdens.

And Lin Yu was very filial as well. He never came empty-handed!

This time, if he had not been in such a panic, he would probably have brought at least some food.

Seeing the bruises on Lin Yu's arms, her heart ached for him!

Those injuries had either come from carrying heavy goods or fighting others for territory!

After the meal, Mother Lin brought over a small bottle of medicinal wine and rubbed it on Lin Yu.

"Auntie, it's nothing. I just bumped into something by accident!"

Seeing the worry in his auntie's eyes, Lin Yu said with a smile.

After she finished applying the medicine, Lin Yu prepared to return to the gang.

Lin Feng walked outside with him and placed one tael of silver in his hand.

"Now that I can't be a constable anymore, there's no use keeping it! And I'm already working at the slaughterhouse.

Uncle Wu advanced me my monthly wages, so it's fine!

You've got talent for martial arts. Eat more good food, and your strength will improve faster!"

Lin Yu looked at his big brother. Knowing his temperament, he did not refuse repeatedly and accepted the silver.

"Big Brother, if you ever need money, just tell me!

Lately, I feel like I'm about to break through into the early Skin Refining stage and become a true martial artist!

And Big Leader Zhao Sheng has treated me well. He thinks highly of me!

By then, he should promote me to sub-leader!

As long as I become a sub-leader, our family should no longer have to worry about food and clothing!"

"Mm! Safety comes first in everything. With Big Brother here, we won't go hungry in the future!"

Lin Feng patted Lin Yu on the shoulder!

"Hehe, all right!"

With that, Lin Yu took off running.

Only then did Lin Feng take out the silver again and return every last coin of the money the neighbors had previously given him.

Naturally, those neighbors beamed with joy.

They all celebrated that Lin Feng had not gone back on his word. Otherwise, that money would have gone down the drain!

As for Butcher Zhu's family, they had not been seen these past two days.

Those two mace of silver could not be returned for the time being!

Of the thirteen taels of silver, more than eleven taels remained.

"Now I'll head to the Inner City and buy some food. Yesterday's clothes can't be worn anymore either, so I'll buy another set!"

Having made up his mind, Lin Feng headed toward Kaiyang County's city center.

He first went to a cloth shop and changed into a new outfit, looking completely refreshed from head to toe.

Clean, simple blue cloth robes replaced his patched short jacket.

The huge patch on the seat of his pants was gone too.

His straw sandals had been replaced with sturdy cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles.

Though they were not luxurious brocade robes, nor did he have jade belt ornaments or a crown upon his head,

Lin Feng's bearing soared at once.

Coupled with the improvement in his martial cultivation, his frame had grown a little taller! His skin was smooth and springy.

Even the male models of his previous life could not compare to his current appearance and aura!

One saying fit him perfectly: a gentleman like jade upon the road, unmatched in all the world!

Just then, Butcher Zhu's family happened to be walking over with a disabled young master and a servant!

"Xiao Feng???"

Aunt Zhu called out doubtfully, wondering whether she had mistaken him for someone else!