Li Qiming had intended to establish his authority from the start.
And Yang Chen had been unlucky. As the last person who had not handed over divine stones, he had become Li Qiming's target for establishing his authority.
When he had asked whether anyone knew Yang Chen, he had merely wanted to make himself seem less excessive while establishing his authority. After all, he would still have to rely on these people for money in the future.
But who would have thought that not a single one of them would dare step forward for Yang Chen? It was clear just how spineless this batch of newcomers was.
If any of them had even a shred of courage, Yang Chen would not have been left to fight alone.
But now, all that could be said was that Yang Chen had bad luck.
Li Qiming licked his lips. "Kid, you seemed quite overbearing just now. I have no hobbies aside from one: I like helping people correct their tone and attitude when they speak. Since you don't want to hand over your divine stones, I'll let you know that from now on, your divine stones will no longer belong to you!"
Li Qiming had still been smiling a moment ago.
The next moment, Li Qiming struck with force.
Seeing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. He could more or less see what was going on.
These people seemed to be older members, here to collect protection fees?
He had not known about it earlier, so naturally he had not been willing to pay any divine stones. But who would have thought that these people had singled him out? Even if he changed his mind and agreed to pay, they would still attack him.
"Using me to establish your authority?" Yang Chen was