A Perfect Flow, Like Clouds and Water, This is Too Fierce

Was it really that easy to get promoted?

Lin Fan's mind went blank. So, just saying a few nice words could butter up the Hall Master until they were like a placenta?

Of course, he couldn't actually say that.

"Thank you for the promotion, Hall Master," Lin Fan said excitedly.

Wang Changhai patted Lin Fan's shoulder. "Work hard, don't disappoint me. If you do well, I'll ensure you move up."

After speaking.

He took out his money pouch. He had intended to take out some shredded silver, but after thinking about it, he directly handed the entire pouch to Lin Fan.

"Hall Master, this is not appropriate."

"Sigh, from now on, you are my confidant. How can you get by without any money on you? Take it."

"Thank you, Hall Master."

Wang Changhai smiled with satisfaction. He then warned the surrounding gang members to obey their leader, or they would face the gang rules. He didn't say anything else and turned to leave.

As the Hall Master, he didn't have much to do each day. He basically just wandered around. He knew his own strength wasn't enough, and he had no intention of fighting for territory. He just wanted to guard his own little patch of land at the pier.

Anyway, the pier had plenty of oil and water, so he wouldn't have to worry about food or drink.

"Brother Lin, congratulations."

Wu Yong was extremely excited. He hadn't expected Brother Lin to be favored by the Hall Master. He had leaped to become their leader.

Moreover, he considered himself to be close to Brother Lin, which meant that no one would dare bully him here from now on.

The surrounding gang members snapped out of their daze and began to flatter and congratulate him.

He accepted their compliments calmly, feeling exceptionally pleased. Although his goal was to join the Security Bureau, it didn't prevent him from becoming a leader. Besides, once he became a leader, he would be free.

He would have ample time to improve his proficiency.

Beep, Leader's potential unlocked.

Lin Fan took some shredded silver from the money pouch and handed it to Wu Yong. "When night comes, take the brothers out for a good meal and drinks. It's all on me."

"Okay, Brother Lin."

Wu Yong took the silver and looked at the surrounding gang members. His meaning was clear: Did you see that? Brother Lin is giving me the money to arrange things, meaning I am Brother Lin's confidant, and my status is just a tiny bit higher than yours.

The gang members cheered.

"Long live Brother Lin!"

"Brother Lin is generous! We're willing to go through fire and water for Brother Lin!"

Having not studied, they could barely recognize a few characters. "Go through fire and water" was something they'd just learned. Some gang members decided to find a storyteller to properly learn some flattering words.

Lin Fan waved his hand, telling them to return to their posts. At the same time, he asked Wu Yong to call the pier's doctor. The flesh wounds on his back would heal faster if he applied some medicine.

He knew that Beginner Body Refinement would likely take some time. He got injured too easily. However, when he was comprehending it, he had captured a faint warm current surging within his body.

It should have improved his physical fitness a bit.

He clenched his fist, tensing his arm, and could feel his strength had increased.

Not long after, the doctor arrived. Upon seeing the wounds on his back, the doctor was clearly shocked, but he remained calm and applied the medicine. After everything was done and the doctor had left, He moved his arm. His back still ached faintly when he made movements, but he could already endure the pain. He found a wooden stick and continued to diligently grind for proficiency.

He couldn't rest just because of the pain. Instead, with the pain as a catalyst, being able to persist in practicing martial arts could strengthen one's willpower.

A moment later, the sound of the wooden stick whistling through the air could be heard from the warehouse.

For Lin Fan, he wanted to utilize all his time to improve his strength. Although he hadn't been able to touch the Martial Way yet, with the help of the panel, he could improve himself. When he could finally access the Martial Way in the future, he would have more options.

Therefore, enduring hardship now was nothing.

He wouldn't even frown if he had to eat shit.

[Basic Staff Technique Proficiency +1]

As the staff technique proficiency slowly increased, Lin Fan's swings became more powerful. This feeling was truly wonderful.

Night fell. The moon was round and bright tonight.

Lin Fan came out of the restaurant and stood at the entrance, looking up. The noisy voices of his subordinates reached his ears. He hadn't wanted to come originally, letting Wu Yong be in charge.

But after thinking about it, he felt it was better to come.

The shopkeeper stood beside him with reverence, his face filled with feigned hospitality. For the shopkeeper, tonight's tables put a lot of pressure on him. Knowing they were from the Loyalty Hall, he was afraid these guys would get drunk and cause trouble.

"Shopkeeper, please entertain them well. If it's not enough, come find me at Jili Pier tomorrow. If they cause trouble, don't be afraid. Stay far away, and come find me tomorrow. I'll sort it out for you," Lin Fan said with a smile.

"Understood, understood."

The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly. He felt that the person in front of him was quite different from those ruffians who spoke profanities. He gave off a gentle and comfortable feeling.

"You can go get busy."

Afterward, he walked in the direction of his home. The shopkeeper remained standing at the entrance until the receding figure gradually disappeared into the darkness. Only then did he turn and walk back into the restaurant, hearing the impatient calls from upstairs.

"Pour some wine, we're out."

"Coming, coming."

The street.

It was quiet all around, with occasional insect chirps.

Lin Fan walked slowly. Coming to this world alone, it was impossible not to feel lonely. The only thing supporting him was the cheat system he possessed, and he wanted to experience things he had never experienced before.

After all, what man didn't dream of leaping over rooftops and scaling walls in his youth? Even as they got older, that dream persisted.

Now, such an opportunity was laid out before him.

He naturally wouldn't miss it.

Suddenly.

Heavy, hurried footsteps came from behind, sounding like running. He looked back and, in the moonlight, saw a blurry figure. Judging by its build, it seemed very sturdy. At the same time, a silver light flashed, and his senses instantly tensed.

"A knife."

And this figure was coming straight for him.

"You, the person ahead, run! We are from the Security Bureau, and he's a murderer!" Behind the figure, two people were in pursuit. Seeing that there was a civilian in front of the murderer, they immediately shouted a warning.

A murderer?

In the two months since his transmigration, he hadn't actually seen a murderer. But no matter where it was, a murderer was quite dangerous. Moreover, someone who dared to do such a thing was likely not simple.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan didn't say another word and turned to run.

Although he had some strength, what if the murderer was truly a master? If he rashly charged forward, thinking he could have a great battle, only to be sliced down in an instant, that would be truly laughable.

Clang!

The sound of weapons clashing.

Along with angry shouts and curses.

"You bastards, I'll hack you to death."

Clearly, a fight had broken out.

Lin Fan stopped and looked back, wanting to see what a fight between masters looked like. But after watching for a few moments, he realized something was wrong.

The way they swung their blades didn't look like the work of masters.

The murderer, relying on his large build, showed signs of suppressing them. At the same time, he landed a blow on one of their arms, while also taking a hit himself.

In pain, he yelled even louder, his ferocity fully revealed.

At this moment, Lin Fan mused that he had been diligently studying the law every day precisely to get into the Security Bureau. He also knew that many people wanted to join the Security Bureau, some with connections.

Relying solely on true talent might not be enough.

If he could establish a connection with someone from the Security Bureau, it might be helpful to him.

With this thought, he had a plan.

However, he hadn't acted yet. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but it wasn't the right time. He had to wait for an opportunity, a moment to turn the tide – to descend like a god and smash the murderer.

Soon, the opportunity to act arrived.

The younger one, clutching his arm in pain, slumped to the ground.

Only the middle-aged officer was struggling to hold on.

Lin Fan moved. He sprinted forward, his speed increasing exponentially, unleashing his physical capabilities to their fullest. Just as he was about to reach the murderer, he leaped up, bent his knees, and slammed them hard into the murderer's back.

Bang!

The murderer cried out in pain and collapsed to the ground. Lin Fan, meanwhile, landed on his hands, flipped over, and as the murderer struggled to get up, he kicked out, striking the murderer's jaw with great force.

Blood mixed with teeth splattered under the night sky.

The murderer's eyes widened, he lost consciousness, and his head dropped, hitting the ground.

This seamless, fluid sequence of actions stunned the two officers. In all their years on the job, they had never witnessed such decisive and cool moves.

This, this was too fierce.