Can this be kept a secret?
It definitely can't be kept a secret.
Sun Xiao told them not to spread the word, and they probably just agreed verbally, but as soon as they turned their backs, they'd forgotten all about it.
How could they possibly keep something so earth-shattering and soul-stirring to themselves?
The moment they left, the news spread like wildfire.
Everyone who heard about it was shocked that Wang Changhai suffered such a humiliating defeat and took it like a grandson. Even more shocking was that Wang Changhai had such a loyal subordinate who took on the entire venue alone, beat up eighteen skilled fighters, and forced Sun Yaowei to kneel and apologize to Wang Changhai on the spot.
It was explosive, truly explosive.
Had this person taken drugs? How could he be so fierce?
The next day, the dock.
"Good morning, Master Lin."
"Oh my, Master Lin, may you be auspicious."
Damn!
Where did this uninvited guest come from?
But it was understandable. The docks were a hub connecting north and south, east and west, with people from all walks of life.
Lin Fan hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly. As he walked, everyone who recognized him respectfully called him "Master Lin." He hadn't realized he'd become so prominent so fast.
From a mere gang underling, his status had instantly been elevated to 'Master Lin.'
He recalled the look in his Teacher's eyes at Qingfang Private School – astonishment tinged with shock, shock tinged with bewilderment. He knew his Teacher must have been surprised that one of his students, who came to study the Law, was so outstanding.
As for the other students who came to study the Law, they all lowered their heads when they saw him, not daring to meet his gaze, not even daring to utter a sound.
He knew his performance had been too dazzling, impossible to ignore.
However, he didn't regret it. This was something he had to do. If he hadn't acted and allowed his Hall Master to be humiliated, looked down upon, and disrespected, it would have been them.
Besides, in this line of work, how could one get by without a certain prestige?
Otherwise, any Tom, Dick, or Harry would dare to step on him.
As soon as he reached the warehouse.
He heard a piercing scream.
"What's going on?"
Lin Fan's heart leaped. He immediately walked in, thinking, Could the retaliation be this fast? But upon seeing the scene before him, he froze.
His subordinates had stripped off their shirts and were taking turns hitting each other with sticks.
"It hurts so much! Did you poison this stick?"
The subordinate being hit winced, his hand going to his back as he hopped around like a monkey.
Lin Fan sighed. He knew his subordinates had been stimulated and all wanted to be as formidable as him, but was this useful? His own head, taking hits, came with proficiency.
What did they have?
But their drive to strive was commendable and should be encouraged.
He couldn't dampen their enthusiasm.
He thought of Chen Niu, who had gained the title of Iron Fist King simply by taking a lot of hits.
He cleared his throat lightly.
"Brother Lin."
The subordinates heard the cough and saw Lin Fan. They all became extremely respectful, their eyes filled with admiration.
The strong were respected everywhere, and their followers were even more so, worshipping them without reservation.
Lin Fan took a stick and said to Wu Yong, "It's not that you can't train, but you need to be careful. Have you checked these sticks? The splinters haven't been removed. Who could endure being hit with them?"
Wu Yong leaned in to take a closer look. Indeed, there were several sharp splinters on the stick. A hit with this would definitely dig into the flesh.
At this moment, Wu Yong recalled. No wonder the first step of Lin Ge's training was always to smooth the sticks; it was for this reason.
The subordinate who had been screaming in pain suddenly understood, "No wonder it hurt so much! So that's why! It's killing me!"
"Alright, hurry up and get back to work," Lin Fan waved his hand.
He left two people to assist him in his training.
Attacked from both sides.
Soon, muffled thuds and grunts of exertion echoed from the warehouse.
Anyone who didn't know what was happening might think some earth-shattering physical combat was taking place inside.
Since he hadn't yet delved into martial arts, he decided to train with what the cheat displayed. He could clearly feel the benefits of the stick techniques. With a stick in hand, he didn't know how many people he could defeat, but it would certainly be a considerable number.
And each time the proficiency of his stick techniques increased, the feedback wasn't just an improvement in his skills; crucially, his strength also increased.
Feeding back into oneself, that's the most terrifying thing.
After an unknown amount of time.
Lin Fan's body was covered in sweat, his back was a uniform red, but unlike before, his back was no longer covered in bloody gashes from being whipped.
Training complete.
Lin Fan panted heavily, taking the towel handed by a subordinate to wipe his face.
Is this sweat?
No, this is the crystallization of effort he's wiping away.
Check Effort.
[Basic Staff Technique (Mastered 508/1000)]
[Beginner Body Refinement (Novice 42/300)]
He was quite satisfied.
At this moment, outside the dock.
A figure pretended to be a passerby, looking here and there, but their gaze was always fixed on the warehouse.
"Damn it, why isn't this guy coming out?" Steward Li muttered. After the boss handed him this task, he didn't dare to delay for a moment. He figured out his plan overnight and put it into action the next day.
This was why he, as a steward, was irreplaceable.
Efficiency, yes, that's efficiency.
Because he knew that to avoid being eliminated, he had to demonstrate his value. As he continued to wait, his eyes suddenly lit up.
He's out, the target has appeared.
Lin Fan and Wu Yong were walking and chatting when a figure suddenly blocked their path.
"Hello there, Master Lin," Steward Li greeted enthusiastically.
"Who are you?"
Lin Fan sized up the other person. Based on his appearance and features, he concluded that this person looked a bit cunning, not like a good person.
And he looked a bit familiar.
He suddenly remembered, wasn't this the guy who was with Sun Xiao last night?
What was he doing here?
Were revenge attempts this open and straightforward now?
"Master Lin, could we speak in private?" Steward Li said.
Lin Fan replied, "Just say whatever you need to say, there are no outsiders."
Wu Yong was touched and wanted to cry, I'm not an outsider.
Seeing that the other party had no intention of avoiding him, Steward Li analyzed the situation. He had seen the change in Lin Fan's expression just now, from initial confusion to dawning realization.
Clearly, he knew who he was.
The other party knew who he was but didn't avoid him, so there was only one possibility: this person was Lin Fan's confidant.
Thinking of this.
Steward Li's face broke into a smile. "I am Li San, the steward of the Fierce Tiger Gang's Boss Sun. I'm not here on behalf of my boss. I really want to get to know Master Lin. Your heroic display last night is still vivid in my memory and unforgettable. I wonder if Master Lin would do me the honor of visiting Xianwei Tower? I'll be treating."
Wu Yong, standing nearby, heard it was from the Fierce Tiger Gang.
He immediately became nervous.
In contrast, Lin Fan was very calm.
What did they mean by this?
Inviting him to a meal?
Trying to win him over?
He knew Xianwei Tower; it was a well-known restaurant locally, not known for being good value for money, but rather for being outrageously expensive.
"Oh, so it's Steward Li. I've heard so much about you. But I already promised my brothers we'd eat together. It wouldn't be good to break that promise so suddenly," Lin Fan said, feigning difficulty.
Steward Li's heart leaped with joy.
He had expected to be politely refused, but judging by the current situation, there was a good chance.
Thinking this, he chuckled heartily. "What's the big deal? Master Lin's brothers are my brothers. We'll all go together. Everyone goes together."
For Steward Li, he just needed to get the job done. As for the cost, it wasn't coming out of his pocket, so it didn't matter how many people there were.
"Well, if that's the case, then I'll gratefully accept." Lin Fan looked at Wu Yong. "Go, call all the brothers. Today, we'll take them to Xianwei Tower to have a good meal."
Wu Yong wanted to remind Brother Lin that this person's identity was too sensitive and he shouldn't associate with him.
But seeing Brother Lin's determined look.
He knew that saying anything would be useless, so he immediately nodded and hurried off to notify the brothers.
If there are benefits, I won't keep them to myself.
To Lin Fan, the background of Steward Li was unimportant. What mattered was that he seemed to have a clear understanding of what kind of existence Steward Li was.
Rich Guy.
That's right, a legendary Rich Guy.
It's not easy to encounter a Rich Guy; you have to strike hard and often.
Restaurant.
Steward Li was astonished. He hadn't expected Lin Fan to actually call so many brothers, filling three tables. Lin Fan was truly not holding back at all.
He had originally intended to meet Lin Fan alone in a private room.
But who would have thought Lin Fan would say it's livelier with more people, so they'd meet in the main hall. "When the time is right, we'll have a good chat in a private room next time."
What else could Steward Li say to this?
It was already good to make contact on the first invitation. He couldn't rush; he had to take it slow.
The shopkeeper dismissed the waiter and served them with a fawning smile, asking Steward Li what dishes he wanted. Steward Li, however, handed the menu to Lin Fan, acting courteously.
In his opinion, Lin Fan would definitely push the menu back and ask him to order whatever he liked. Therefore, he had already decided on a few of his favorite dishes in his mind.
But he never expected this guy to be so impolite, taking the menu directly.
Lin Fan had no other special skills when ordering food, except that he liked to order the most expensive items.
Dishes like "Golden Jade Full House" and "Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate," etc. They sounded fancy, and he had no idea what they were, but the prices were listed. He'd just order the expensive ones.
After ordering seventeen or eighteen dishes, he handed the menu back to Steward Li.
"Oh my, Steward Li, do you think I've ordered too much? See if there's anything you want to remove," Lin Fan said, feigning embarrassment.
Steward Li still had a full smile on his face.
Good heavens, not a single cheap dish was ordered.
But soon, Steward Li reacted. This was a test, definitely a test, to see his sincerity.
Knowing the way to deal with such situations, Steward Li smiled and said, "How can there be food without wine? Shopkeeper, serve a few pots of your most expensive wine to each table."
"Yes, yes, right away."
The shopkeeper was overjoyed. As expected of a big spender; this one table was worth four or five tables for other customers.
At this moment, the younger brothers sitting at other tables, with their ears perked up, were looking at the menu, matching the prices of the dishes one by one. They couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
So expensive. They had never eaten such expensive dishes in their lives.
One dish was equivalent to half a month's wages.
Is this the world of the rich?
Their gazes towards Brother Lin were as fervent as the scorching sun. Brother Lin was truly bringing them, a bunch of country bumpkins, to enjoy the finest delicacies.
Loyalty!
It was all about loyalty.
As for that lecherous Steward Li, they didn't even glance at him.
At this moment, Lin Fan smiled and started chatting with Steward Li, acting a little enthusiastic. The implication was that he was almost ready to be bought over.
This Rich Guy seemed genuinely loaded.
He had ordered so expensively, yet the other party hadn't even blinked.
There was only one possibility: this meal wasn't coming out of his own pocket. It was very likely Sun Xiao behind him.
Kill.
Pick up the big knife and chop fiercely.
Chop as many times as you can.
Things obtained for free felt so good.
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