Knocking What Door, We're Here to Arrest People, Not

Marketplace.

"Run, I'll let you run. With Master Lin of the Security Bureau here, where can you possibly go?"

Wu Yong caught a thief and beat him soundly, cursing as he did so, all to spread Lin Fan's reputation.

The common folk were scared at first.

But when they saw the constables arresting villains and bad guys, they stopped to watch.

"Good, well caught."

"Is that the recently renowned Constable Lin, Master Lin?"

"Yes, that's him, a truly formidable figure."

The people whispered amongst themselves.

Struggling to make a living, they faced local thugs every day, sometimes suffering terribly. These thugs had deals with the constables, so even if caught and brought to the Security Bureau, they'd be out the moment they were sent in.

And then they would face retaliation.

Over time, everyone just endured it.

The result was that these thugs became even more brazen, daring to openly harass decent girls.

"Yang Ming, aren't my brothers quick with their hands?"

Lin Fan said with a smile, looking at the situation before him.

"Brother, they're incredibly quick. If I didn't know better, I'd think they were real constables." Yang Ming had never imagined catching people could be so easy. Just standing there with Brother Lin, these brothers would charge forward and take turns beating the thugs until they screamed.

"Real constables, one day I'll make sure they can officially serve the empire, openly and honestly." Lin Fan said.

Huh?

Yang Ming looked at Brother Lin in astonishment.

How could that be possible?

Joining the Security Bureau required an exam. Although these brothers were skilled, they were all illiterate, unable to read a single character.

Soon, Wu Yong and Qian Tao walked towards Lin Fan. The two exchanged a look and quickened their pace, arriving beside Lin Fan at the same time.

"Brother Lin, we've caught them all, four in total."

Wu Yong and Qian Tao said in unison.

"Good, you've worked hard."

Lin Fan nodded, quite satisfied.

Seeing the common folk watching, Qian Tao immediately announced loudly, "Esteemed elders and folks, please do not be alarmed. Master Lin learned that there were thugs here bullying and disrupting the market, so he specifically brought people to arrest them. Wherever Master Lin is, these scoundrels will have nowhere to hide."

"Good."

"Master Lin is amazing."

"Master Lin is our savior!"

The common folk cheered.

Wu Yong looked at Qian Tao, bewildered. Damn, how are you so good with words?

At that moment.

"Master Lin, I've been wronged."

An untimely voice called out. Everyone turned their heads and saw a middle-aged man, looking weary, approaching them. He knelt down with a thud and cried out that he had been wronged.

Lin Fan helped the man up. He looked familiar but couldn't recall immediately. "What wrong have you suffered?"

Old Wang recounted the entire story.

Lin Fan suddenly remembered. He and Wang Changhai had been dining at a restaurant when an incident occurred at a nearby eatery, and the son had been taken away by constables.

He had been busy beating people lately and had forgotten about this matter.

After speaking, Old Wang knelt down again. "Master Lin, everyone says you are a just and upright official. Please help me."

Yang Ming whispered in Lin Fan's ear, "Brother, the Hu Family is a prominent clan in this area with considerable influence. We shouldn't act rashly. Perhaps we should go back and discuss this with the squad leader first?"

The surrounding common folk watched.

They were very familiar with the Hu Family. They were truly a powerful and influential family. Relying on an ancestor who had been a Martial Scholar, they hadn't sought further advancement but had retired and returned to Yong'an, using their connections to develop their power.

A question appeared in the minds of the common folk.

Would he, Master Lin, truly dare to get involved in this matter?

The Hu Family held great authority in the eyes of the common folk, one of the few major families in Yong'an that could not be offended.

"Discuss what? Let's go, we'll go invite Young Master Hu for a chat."

Lin Fan helped Old Wang up and led his men towards the Hu Family's residence.

The common folk were stunned.

They hadn't expected that this Master Lin would actually intend to intervene in this matter?

Isn't this like hitting a rock with an egg, overestimating oneself?

Brothel, upper floor.

"Master Qin Four, is this the Silver Cudgel Lin Fan you mentioned?"

The woman speaking was wearing a long skirt made of cloud-patterned brocade. She looked to be in her thirties, having shed her youthful immaturity and matured into her prime, exuding an air of grace and nobility.

Her phoenix eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, her gaze shifting as she watched the receding figure. She turned back to look at Qin Si, who was drinking.

"Sister Yan, don't underestimate him. He's truly ruthless. Inquire about recent events, and you'll see that such things have never happened in Yong'an." Qin Si shuddered at the thought of Lin Fan's methods.

He thought he was fierce and domineering enough.

But compared to Lin Fan, he was like an ignorant child.

Sister Yan smiled, a smile full of charm that made Qin Si momentarily dazed. This woman was truly seductive and alluring; he really wanted to have his way with her.

Of course, he only thought about it; he didn't dare to act on it.

This woman was ruthless.

Just like the two mounds of flesh on her chest, equally domineering.

"So, you're just going to watch your little brothers get caught and not show up?"

"Show up? Hell no. I've realized this guy is serious, not playing games. He's actually arresting people and going all out. I heard that He Sen really won't be able to get out; he's going to be beheaded. Loyalty Hall even went to talk to him, causing chaos. He even cursed Chen Qingshan right to his face. He doesn't even give Chen Qingshan any face. Do you think he's scary or not?"

Qin Si was trembling with fear.

Therefore, he had been behaving very honestly during this period.

He warned his subordinates not to cause trouble.

If you get caught, no one can save you.

Knock knock!

"Come in," Sister Yan's voice was clear and cold.

A young and beautiful girl said respectfully, "Sister Yan, Xiao Hong was tricked and is now threatening to die."

Sister Yan's expression remained unchanged. She told Qin Si to stay put. When she arrived at the room, many girls were gathered outside. Upon seeing Sister Yan, they all became very respectful.

"Why are you all here instead of resting? Disperse."

Everyone scattered.

Sister Yan entered the room and saw Xiao Hong crying on the bed. She glanced at the scissors on the table and gave a look to the person beside her. The person immediately understood and took the scissors away.

She walked to the bedside and gently patted Xiao Hong's back.

"Sister Yan," Xiao Hong cried, tears streaming down her face, heartbroken. "I'm sorry. I didn't listen to you back then. I believed him and was tricked. I gave him my money, and my body was also tricked away."

Sister Yan said softly, "It's not too late to know. Wipe your tears. This stuff is the least valuable. Only after drying your tears can you see the road ahead. Your future path is still very long."

"Okay, I understand."

Sister Yan comforted her for a few more words before leaving the room. Once outside, she beckoned, and a burly man respectfully stepped forward.

"Sister Yan."

"Take your men and find that pretentious scholar. Cut off his lower body, throw it to the dogs, and make him leave Yong'an. Otherwise... you understand."

"Yes."

Sister Yan stood on the upper floor, looking down, and Lin Fan's image appeared in her mind.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, deep in thought.

Hu Mansion.

Lin Fan arrived with his men in a grand procession. The tightly shut gates blocked their path.

"Brother, I'll knock on the door."

Yang Ming stepped forward, ready to knock.

"Knock on the door? We're here to arrest people, not to be guests."

Lin Fan strode forward, lifted his foot, and kicked hard. With a bang, the thick, tightly shut red lacquered door was instantly kicked open violently.

"Let's go in."

Lin Fan waved his hand, truly giving a sense of sweeping through.

The men behind him were stunned.

So violent?